The Friends of the Tony Patino Fellowship is a supporting organization of the Tony Patino Fellowship Trust charged with funding the Selection Day activities and awards and the board of directors meetings for the screening and selection process of applicants for the award. Specific benefits provided by the Tony Patio Fellowship include:Each Fellow-Elect receives a financial stipend of at least $10,000 per year for his/her law school education. This award is independent of other aid, including any law school-provided financial aid.Mentoring programsOngoing Fellowship events including annual Selection Day activities at each school, and periodic events with faculty and Tony Patio Fellows Networking opportunities through Fellowship events and private social media groups. Patio Fellows join a network of accomplished students and alumni who can help ease the transition from law school, as well as provide professional opportunities thereafter.The Fellowship Trust provides these awards to quali