IPBA Scholarship Program 2025

IPBA Scholarship Program 2025 Overview

The IPBA Scholarship Program 2025 is an opportunity created for legal professionals seeking Conferences & Travel Grants. This award is presented by the Inter-Pacific Bar Association and is intended to assist attorneys who face financial barriers preventing attendance at the IPBA Annual Meeting and Conference. The grant provides partial financial support, specifically covering airfare and lodging expenses.

Eligibility Criteria

Young Lawyers:

• Candidates must be below 35 years old and have less than seven years of legal practice experience.
• Proficiency in English is required, as it is the official conference language.
• Applicants should be actively engaged in the legal field within their respective nations.
• A focus on or current participation in cross-border legal matters is necessary.

Lawyers in Developing Countries:

• Legal practitioners who are indigenous to designated regions, specifically Bangladesh, Cambodia, Laos, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, or the Pacific Islands.
• Fluency in English and a involvement or interest in cross-border legal practices are mandatory.

Application Details

Prospective applicants can submit their materials via the official application portal. The cutoff date for entries is February 28, 2026.

Scholarship Benefits

Recipients of the award will be provided with round-trip economy class airfare to the event venue, lodging for the entire conference period, and complete registration access. Furthermore, chosen scholars must deliver a short talk on a specified subject during the gathering and submit a written summary following the event. Those who are successful will also receive a three-year IPBA membership and entry to a private networking platform connecting fellow recipients.