Carole Bailey Scholarship

The U.S. Court of Federal Claims Bar Association will award at least one annual law student scholarship of up to $5,000.00, in honor of the Court’s former Chief Deputy Clerk of Administrative Services, Carole Bailey.

Who may apply?

Any student who is:

• Enrolled or enrolling in a JD program at any law school accredited by the American Bar Association for the 2026/2027 academic year; and,
• Able to demonstrate either an interest in pursuing a public service legal career, or a past or present commitment to public service.
• An interest in the subject matter jurisdiction of the Court of Federal Claims is beneficial but not necessary for an applicant to be selected.

How to apply?

An application must include:

• A curriculum vitae or résumé that contains the applicant’s current contact information, including email and phone number;
• The applicant’s most recent transcript (undergraduate, graduate or law school);
• A letter of recommendation from a professor or any other suitable person; and,
• An original essay written by the applicant alone.  The essay is limited to no more than 600 words and should address any interests, experiences or other qualifications considered relevant by the applicant that demonstrate an interest in pursuing a public service legal career, or a past or present commitment to public service.

Unofficial transcripts will be accepted. For those applicants who have not yet begun law school, and who therefore cannot provide a law school transcript, please submit a copy of your letter of acceptance to law school and proof that you are enrolling in that school for the 2026/2027 academic year.