The Allen E. Broussard Scholarship Foundation was established in November 1996 shortly after the death of California Supreme Court Associate Justice Allen E. Broussard. The goal of the Foundation is to provide scholarship assistance to minority law students attending San Francisco Bay Area law schools, based on academic performance, community service and financial need.

The scholarships are intended to defray the costs of tuition and other related expenses for promising future lawyers whose academic achievements, dedication to public service and strong character are in keeping with the late Justice Broussard's beliefs.

The Foundation is guided by our Board of Directors and raises funds through sponsored events, such as the Mardi Gras and the Gumbo Cookoff & Gala as well as direct donations from our generous supporters.

This year we have moved the annual event to April to celebrate what would have been Justice Broussard's 74th birthday. In addition to awarding the scholarships for the 2003-2004 school year we will sponsor a Gumbo Cookoff & Gala.

The Allen E. Broussard Scholarship Foundation will award at least two $5,000 scholarships in 2003 for the 2003-2004 academic year.