named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
DHL Scholars Program
Provides $15,000 in scholarship funding over three years, mentorship, and professional networking opportunities to AAPI first-year law students demonstrating financial need and leadership potential
Law Firm Consortium
Collaboration with six law firms to facilitate placement of DHL Scholars in 1L diversity programs and support professional development
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 2 activities
- Award scholarships and provide mentorship to AAPI law studentsAnnually awards $15,000 in scholarship funding over three years ($5,000 per year) to first-year AAPI law students demonstrating academic excellence and leadership potential, along with mentorship, professional connections, and community-building opportunities. Since 2015, has awarded or committed $390,000 in scholarships to 26 law students.
- Host scholar selection and community engagement processConducts phone interviews with scholarship finalists in mid-to-late December each year, selects new Don H. Liu Scholars by mid-January, and organizes programming and events for Scholars, directing 100% of donations to scholarship funding and scholar activities.
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Legal Education and Career Pipeline Programs 1 activity
- Facilitate law firm placements for scholarsSupports DHL Scholars in securing positions in 1L Diversity Programs at partner law firms through the Law Firm Consortium, providing guidance on internship applications and hiring processes.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$140K
Contributions & grants$107K76%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$2K1%
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expenses
Total expenses$43K
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Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$40K
balance sheet
Total assets$277K
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Net assets$277K
2 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +264.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 2
- JOSEPH CENTENO — DIRECTOR
- WILSON CHU — DIRECTOR
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- AABANY Partner — Collaborates with AABANY to present Don H. Liu Scholars Awards at its Annual Gala.
- Asian American Bar Association of New York Partner — Organization Don H. Liu supported, which inspired the founding of the Don H. Liu Scholars Program.
- Don H. Liu Scholars Program, Inc. Network — Organization operating the scholarship and mentorship program for AAPI law students.
- Law Firm Consortium Partner — Collaborative partnership with six law firms to support placement of DHL Scholars in 1L Diversity Programs.
- National Asian Pacific American Bar Association Partner — Organization Don H. Liu supported, which inspired the founding of the Don H. Liu Scholars Program.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Integrated Mentorship and Financial Support 17 orgsmethodology: holistic_support_modelBy combining financial aid with structured mentorship and professional networks, the program increases the likelihood that AAPI law students will succeed in law school and advance into leadership roles in the legal profession, because removing both economic barriers and isolation enhances retention, belonging, and career readiness.shared approach: Holistic Pipeline Development →
- Peer-Led Community as Leadership Pipelinemethodology: peer-led_community_developmentBy engaging alumni Scholars as mentors and leaders within the program, it creates a self-reinforcing cycle of community and leadership development, because peer mentorship from relatable role models strengthens identity-based belonging and institutional continuity among AAPI law students.