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sEPTEMBER 2022 - nOVEMBER 2022

Alford & Clark Injury Attorneys Students in Need
SCHOLARSHIP

Award: $2,000 

Deadline: November 29, 2022

About: 

  • Our team spends nights and weekends working to obtain just outcomes for our clients, and we have a deep appreciation for dedication, determination, and hard work. Through our Alford & Clark Injury Attorneys Students in Need Scholarship, we aim to promote those ideals by supporting students who have overcome obstacles and demonstrated a need for financial assistance. Therefore, we award scholarships of $2,000 in the Fall and Spring semesters to qualified students interested in a career in law who can demonstrate the need for financial assistance.

  • Prompt: Imagine you have graduated college and have begun your career in the legal field. How will you use your skills to help others who are in need?

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STRIVING FOR JUSTICE SCHOLARSHIP

Award: $1,000 

Deadline: November 30, 2022

About: 

  • In furtherance of the pursuit of justice, and with eye toward helping the next generation succeed, Van Cleave Law has proudly offered The Striving for Justice Scholarship since 2019. This opportunity is provided to students attending or preparing to attend college in the United States, and the Scholarship is awarded to the qualifying student who can best articulate how the student stands up for others and fights for justice in the student’s local community. In the essay, the applicant should provide an overview of what types of injustice the applicant is fighting to overcome in the applicant’s local community, and how others can get involved.

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Safe Cycling Scholarship

Award: $1,000 

Deadline: November 30, 2022

About: 

  • Cyclists are faced with many distractions and dangers on the road. It is important for citizens to take precautions while on the roads, not only for themselves but for others around them. For example, in San Antonio, the city is considering extra precautions to ensure safe conditions by expanding bike lanes. For this scholarship, please explain how governmental measures, like bike lanes, can help prevent accidents in your community. Discuss old and new laws, education around the dangers of cycling in an unsafe space, and if you think more could be done to ensure the safety of cyclists.

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AVISEN LEGAL’S BUSINESS LAW SCHOLARSHIP

Award: $1,000 

Deadline: November 30, 2022

About: 

  • As a boutique firm established and staffed exclusively by lawyers with an entrepreneurial background, the Avisen team has long been avid supporters of those who are inspired to build something themselves, whether that’s a new business or a legal career. As the price of law school continues to rise dramatically, Avisen Legal wants to help support the next generation of lawyers to ensure a quality legal education is affordable. 

  • Prompt: a 1,000 word statement that includes your experience with progressive social justice activities and your long-term goals and concerns, including how your area of study is expected to benefit the movements for social change.

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Allen Tittle’s Medical Malpractice Scholarship

Award: $1,000 

Deadline: November 30, 2022

About: 

  • As a medical malpractice law firm, Tittle & Perlmuter wants to raise awareness of this growing issue in healthcare. In Ohio alone, over 210 claims for medical malpractice were filed and won by the injured party. Overall, approximately 30% of claims came as a result of death, and 15% were filed as a result of quadriplegic damage, brain injury, or lifelong care. Allen Tittle’s Medical Malpractice Scholarship aims to provide support for those affected by medical malpractice and to raise awareness of this important issue.

  • Prompt: Why do you think it’s important to be a patient advocate in today’s healthcare industry? If applicable, describe a time in when you or someone you know, received poor medical care and what that experience taught you.

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COPYRIGHT IN THE CYBERSPACE SCHOLARSHIP

Award: $1,000 

Deadline: November 30, 2022

About: 

  • At The Lomnitzer Law Firm, P.A., we believe that artists are entitled to express themselves freely but we also believe in protecting copyrighted works. We are offering this scholarship to a high school senior, college student, or graduate student who can offer an interesting outlook on the fairness of each platform and how it relates to you, the creators on each platform, and the musicians. Do you believe that guidelines allow you to express yourself freely, or would you like to see changes in regulations?

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SELFLESS PARENT SCHOLARSHIP

Award: $1,000 

Deadline: November 30, 2022

About: 

  • The attorneys at Capital Family & Divorce Law Group know all too well that every day, parents make selfless sacrifices for their kids, whether it’s sacrificing their time, their money, or something else to make sure their children are well taken care of. One way some parents help their kids is by providing financial support for higher education. We know how hard and stressful this can be, so we decided to offer a scholarship to help relieve some of the financial burdens on students and their parents.

  • Prompt: Discuss how your parent has made sacrifices for you or has otherwise shown selflessness to help you succeed in life. How did those sacrifices directly benefit you?

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Law Offices of Jeffrey Lichtman Community Service Scholarship

Award: $1,000 

Deadline: November 30, 2022

About: 

  • The purpose of this scholarship is to honor a student who has made a significant effort to better their community in some specific way, meaning they saw a problem, and took the initiative to try to mend it. The Law Offices of Jeffrey Lichtman is proud to work with community members passionate about laying the groundwork for a brighter future. We look forward to awarding a deserving student for their meaningful work.

  • Prompt: A 750-word personal essay describing a community service activity you initiated. Please explain what led you to this particular activity, what societal issue or problem it addressed, and how successful it was. If not successful, please propose another way to fix your community’s issue.

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VOLUNTEER FOR VETS SCHOLARSHIP

Award: $1,000 

Deadline: November 30, 2022

About: 

  • Due to Attorney Pontius’ close ties to the military, he has decided to create a scholarship specifically for Veterans or for the child of a U.S. Veteran. Pontius Tax Law believes Veterans are owed a huge debt for the service they do for our country. We are looking to hear from Veterans, or the children of Veterans on ways that we as a community could better support Veterans. We are also looking to hear how being a Veteran or child of a Veteran has impacted your life and/or changed your views.

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OVERCOMING THE IMPOSSIBLE SCHOLARSHIP

Award: $1,000 

Deadline: November 30, 2022

About: 

  • No one can put a price on someone’s life or well-being. The struggle and challenges that surround a traumatic event, like a traffic collision or a personal injury, can leave them in a shadow of themselves. To overcome that tragedy makes you stronger for yourself and others who hear your story. We are proud to announce the Overcoming the Impossible Scholarship. 

  • Prompt: Describe how you or someone you know has faced a traumatic event and found a way to overcome the struggle to better shape themselves.

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OVERCOMING ADVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP

Award: $1,000 

Deadline: November 30, 2022

About: 

  • Kopfler & Hermann, a personal injury law firm based in Houma, Louisiana, is pleased to announce our annual scholarship. This $1,000 award will be given to a student who has overcome adversity in their life and has emerged stronger. 

  • Prompt: A 500-1,000 word essay that describes how you overcame adversity, outlining a specific roadblock through which you fought and emerged victoriously.

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COLLABORATIVE CULTURE SCHOLARSHIP

Award: $1,000 

Deadline: November 30, 2022

About: 

  • We are thrilled to offer a scholarship that highlights the importance of collaboration and what it means for the community. We are looking forward to learning how students have been able to work with others to achieve their goals. Students should share an example of a time they worked on a project in their community or in school where they had to collaborate with a professor, company/organization, or peer group. We would like to hear about the creative strategies you implemented in order to best complete the project.

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Seth Okin Good Deeds Scholarship

Award: $1,000 

Deadline: November 30, 2022

About: 

  • As an attorney, Seth Okin wakes up every day ready to serve and defend the rights of his clients. He is dedicated to making a difference in the local Maryland communities where he lives and practices law. As an animal lover and a father, he constantly speaks out against animal cruelty and supports all efforts to improve the lives of children in his community. However, with so many competing charities and interests in today’s world, it can be tough to decide where the most important work must be done.

  • Prompt: With so many people and organizations in today’s world in need of volunteers and financial assistance, how can people decide where to direct their time and donations?

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Bruce K. Lee Scholarship

Award: $1,000 

Deadline: November 30, 2022

About: 

  • College has become increasingly expensive and necessary. This scholarship is designed to help someone in their college career. Applicants will be required to answer a simple question and the winner will be selected based on the application submitted. A committee will select a winner by the end of November, 2022. 10 winners will be selected and receive $1000 each for a total of $10,000 towards higher education.

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wINTER deadlines

dECEMBER 2022 - fEBRUARY 2023

Radix Reviews Annual Scholarship

Award: $2,000 

Deadline: December 1, 2022

About: 

  • We on Radixreviews.com have created the Radix Reviews $2000 Annual Scholarship for deserving students who demonstrate their potential practically to become the leaders of tomorrow. Write a 1000 words on the given topic: Electronic Devices Impact on Lives in 2022

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Clark Law Group Scholarship

Award: $1,000 

Deadline: December 1, 2022

About: 

  • Our Clark Law Group Scholarship provides a $1,000 award each semester to a student whose parent is actively serving or previously served in the United States military. We are honored to support families of military service members.

    Our scholarship is limited for use to help with tuition, books, room and board, and other educational expenses.

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Salwin Law Group Law School Scholarship Contest

Award: $1,000 

Deadline: December 1, 2022

About: 

  • We are asking students to write a 750 – 1000 word essay about the following: “Identify one way that criminal law and politics intersect in modern America and provide your analysis.” We will be judging essays on cohesiveness and originality.

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Robert Wayne Pearce Investor Fraud Awareness Scholarship

Award: $2,500 

Deadline: December 1, 2022

About: 

  • To enter, write a 500-word thoughtful essay about whether you believe that Robinhood Markets, Inc. (“Robinhood”) Investment App is a good tool for novice investors or just a game to take advantage of them and make money for the stock brokerage firm.

  • We are interested in learning whether you think the Robinhood platform is living up to the legend of Robinhood, who took from the rich and gave to the poor! The winner will receive $2,500 to put towards their tuition.

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Aaron Wersing Employment Discrimination Scholarship Contest

Award: $1,000 

Deadline: December 1, 2022

About: 

  • Our hope through this scholarship opportunity is not only to help support young students but to educate students about workplace injustices like employment discrimination. We are asking students to write a 500-word essay about what employment discrimination law is and how job discrimination rates can be reduced and mitigated. We are looking for the most creative and cohesive essay.

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Scottsdale Injury Lawyers Law School Scholarship Contest

Award: $1,000 

Deadline: December 1, 2022

About: 

  • At Scottsdale Injury Lawyers, our attorneys represent individuals who have suffered personal injuries or experienced a violation of their civil rights. As such, we feel compelled to help others achieve their dreams of becoming lawyers so they can do the same. This is why we have created the annual law school scholarship. We want to hear from law students on why they decided to go to law school and what they hope to achieve once they graduate and pass the bar.

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OTTINGER EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS LAW SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP

Award: $1,500 

Deadline: December 1, 2022

About: 

  • We understand the challenges college students face in paying for college. This is why we want to extend our help to students pursuing law degrees and selecting one student to be awarded a $1,500 scholarship to put towards their law school tuition. In order to apply, you must submit a letter of recommendation stating why you are the most qualified candidate for the Ottinger Employment Lawyer Scholarship and a copy of your most up-to-date resume.

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Nava Law Group Scholarship

Award: $1,000 

Deadline: December 1, 2022

About: 

  • Nava Law Group, P.C. is awarding a $1000 scholarship to one qualified student who plans to become an attorney. Pre-law undergraduates and students entering law school anywhere in the United States are eligible. The scholarship is meant to help defray the costs of tuition or other related expenses.

  • Applicants must submit a 1-3 page typed essay on the subject matter related to the area of law they intend to pursue.

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The Weinberg Law Office 2022 Law School Scholarship

Award: $1,000 

Deadline: December 1, 2022

About: 

  • We are asking students to write a 300-word essay about the following: How Can We As Legal Professionals Improve Diversity and Inclusion Within the Legal Profession? 

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LitFellow $1000 Annual Scholarship

Award: $1,000 

Deadline: December 1, 2022

About: 

  • To participate in the scholarship program you must have to write a 1000+ words article on the given topic: Advantages and Disadvantages of Online Games

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Wells Call Injury Lawyers Law School Scholarship

Award: $2,500 

Deadline: December 2, 2022

About: 

  • At Wells Call Injury Lawyers, we believe that everyone deserves a chance at pursuing a higher education, regardless of background. In order to help more students who are passionate about law and helping others in the industry, Wells Call is sponsoring a law school scholarship, where students who are pursuing law degrees are able to win a $2,500 scholarship to put towards their law school education.

  • We are asking students to write an essay of at least 500 words (and no more than 1000 words) answering the following: If you were able to change one state or federal law, what law would it be and why? How would this law impact others in your community or society as a whole? 

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Burress Injury Law Underdog Scholarships

Award: $2,500 and $5,000

Deadline: December 6, 2022

About: 

  • The Burress Injury Law Underdog Scholarship fund provides $20,000 annually, with one $5,000 award and two $2,500 awards offered for each of the Spring and Fall semesters. Our scholarships are open to applications from undergraduate students throughout the United States, and the awards can be applied to tuition and other educational expenses at each recipient’s school. We are currently accepting applications for our 3 scholarships for Spring 2023.

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KANOSKI BRESNEYSTAND UP TO DISTRACTED DRIVING SCHOLARSHIP

Award: $1,000 

Deadline: December 8, 2022

About: 

  • In order to be considered for the scholarship, you must submit a 1,000-word essay responding to the following prompt: How has distracted driving affected your life? What ideas do you have to raise awareness of the dangers of distracted driving and prevent this behavior among young drivers?

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BLACK LAW STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP

Award: $1,000 

Deadline: December 8, 2022

About: 

  • At The Foray Firm, our team is committed to protecting our clients’ best interests and preserving the dignity of families who are facing difficult transitions. Attorney Masah SamForay believes in providing high-quality legal services to any individual facing a family law issue, no matter their background, race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation.

  • Video Prompts: Choose 1 

    • How have your life experiences helped you develop the necessary skills to excel as an attorney in family law?

    • The Foray Firm believes in providing reliable representation to every person facing a difficult legal matter, regardless of their background, race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. What principles will be important to you in your future legal practice, and why?

    • Domestic violence is an issue that affects people regardless of race, class, or culture. How do you hope to approach this issue as an attorney and address the cross-cultural factors that play a role in these cases?

    • What obstacles have you faced so far in your pursuit of becoming an attorney? How have you dealt with these challenges, and how do you plan on persevering through the obstacles ahead of you?

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Schwartz Injury Perseverance Scholarship

Award: $1,000 

Deadline: December 13, 2022

About: 

  • WOur Orland Park personal injury law firm advocates for victims of serious car accidents, medical malpractice, and other catastrophic injuries. For the Spring 2023 semester, we are offering our $1,000 Perseverance Scholarship to support the education of a student who overcame a severe injury or medical issue in their life.

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Golden State Workers’ Compensation – African American Single Mother’s Scholarship.

Award: $2,000 

Deadline: December 15, 2022

About: 

  • Ryan Davis and his entire team are all strong supporters of higher education and believe students should be able to follow their dream career paths. This is why Attorney Ryan Davis and everyone at Golden State Workers Compensation is proud to offer a scholarship award to a deserving current African American single parent student pursuing their dream through higher education.

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Fob James Law Firm Law School Scholarship Contest

Award: $1,000 

Deadline: December 15, 2022

About: 

  • We are asking students to write a 300-400 words essay about the following: Describe how you plan on giving back to your community once you become a lawyer. We want law students to explain how they plan on helping their community with their law degree; and their experiences in law school that motivated them to do so.

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JLF Firm Legal Scholars Award

Award: $6,000 

Deadline: December 15, 2022

About: 

  • The JLF Firm is proud to support future lawyers by creating the JLF Firm law student financial aid scholarship. We know that outstanding legal training is instrumental to developing practical skills and creating a solid foundation for success in the legal profession. We are committed to assisting the next generation of lawyers by contributing to the legal education of an outstanding student with exceptional promise.

  • Essay Prompt: Why are you attending law school? What do you hope to do with your law degree? How would the JLF Firm Legal Scholars Award help you achieve your goals?

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Flores Tawney & Acosta, P.C: Diversity in Law Scholarship

Award: $2,500 

Deadline: December 15, 2022

About: 

  • We are proud to sponsor a nationwide scholarship to promote diversity within the legal profession. Our Diversity in Law Scholarship will award a $2,500 scholarship for law school tuition or other school-related expenses. 

  • This scholarship will be eligible for 1L/2L students who attend an ABA-accredited law school in the United States and identify as members of a historically underrepresented group within the legal profession. The student must also provide a written statement about why diversity within the law is important for our justice system. 

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PENDLETON LAW TEAM SCHOLARSHIP

Award: $1,500 

Deadline: December 15, 2022

About: 

  • Seven law students recipients received scholarships from the Pendleton Law Team in previous years; 85% of the recipients were female. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, Christina Pendleton & Associates, P.C. was established in 2011 to bring access to the legal system regardless of socioeconomic background.

  • Submit an essay (1000 words or less) in a Word Document explaining why you’re inspired to become an attorney, and how you plan to use your law degree to provide access to the legal system.

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Shainfeld Law PC Scholarship

Award: $500 

Deadline: December 15, 2022

About: 

  • Shainfeld Law PC will be awarding a $500 scholarship to a student pursuing an undergraduate degree in pre-law studies, or a student entering law school in the Fall 2022 semester. This scholarship is to be used exclusively for tuition or other related expenses. Students must be accepted into a program at any U.S. school for Fall 2022 and have a GPA of 3.0 or above.

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Storage On-Site's Annual Scholarship Opportunity

Award: $500 

Deadline: December 15, 2022

About: 

  • All businesses can benefit from safe, reliable storage. Storage containers and trailers can be used to keep valuable property safe but can also be used for much more. Living and office space, classrooms, restaurants, studios, and retail space are just a few of the innovative possibilities for storage containers and trailers. Storage On-Site would like to offer our annual scholarship to one student who is or will be enrolled in a two- or four-year course of studies at the undergraduate or graduate level in the hopes of assisting students in the pursuit of their academic goals.

  • Prompt: What are some innovative ways storage containers and trailers could be used in your industry? Consider your major or course of studies and the ways in which this extra space might be useful in growing businesses, providing opportunity, and more.

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The Behan Law Group Military Veteran Scholarship

Award: $1000 

Deadline: December 15, 2022

About: 

  • We are offering The Behan Law Group Military Veteran Scholarship to support Veterans and their children in the pursuit of higher education. This scholarship in the amount of $1,000 can be used for tuition and other educational expenses at a college or university of your choice.

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Diversity in Law Scholarship 

Award: $2,500 

Deadline: December 15, 2022

About: 

  • This scholarship will be eligible for 1L/2L students who attend an ABA-accredited law school in the United States and identify as members of a historically underrepresented group within the legal profession. The student must also provide a written statement on the importance of diversity and what can be done to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the profession.

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Certa Law Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Scholarship

Award: $1,000 

Deadline: December 15, 2022

About: 

  • Accident-Injuries can be life-changing. At the Certa Law Group, we believe in keeping the public safe by bringing first-hand experience to those who haven’t had it, as well as easing the stress of accident-injury victims as they enter one of the most important phases of their lives.

  • The winning submission will be one that clearly conveys a non-fictional story of your life before and after an auto accident.

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GOLDEN STATE WORKERS COMPENSATION DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP

Award: $1,500 

Deadline: December 19, 2022

About: 

  • Golden State Workers Compensation is an African American minority owned law firm. Attorney Ryan Davis believes in having a strong connection to the community and Golden State Workers Compensation is committed to helping the next generation of people from all walks of life to further their education.

  • Prompt: Why do you feel higher education is important and how will it allow you to have a positive impact in your community?

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The Law Office of George J. Skuros Justice in Family Law Scholarship

Award: $1,000 

Deadline: December 20, 2022

About: 

  • Through DACA, undocumented students may be able to pursue a higher education in the United States. We understand how difficult it can be for many of these students to receive financial assistance when attending college. Through our Vasquez Law Firm DACA Dreamer Scholarship, we hope to make the dream of pursuing a college education more attainable for these students.

  • Video Prompt: either "How has DACA benefited your life? If you could change one thing about the program, what would it be?" OR "What is one thing you would like people to know about the DACA program? What would you say to someone who does not support the program?"

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vASQUEZ LAW FIRM DACA DREAMER SCHOLARSHIP

Award: $1,000 

Deadline: December 20, 2022

About: 

  • We are offering The Law Office of George J. Skuros Justice in Family Law Scholarship to a current or aspiring law student who wants to bring positive change to family law practice and policy. The award, in the amount of $1,000, can be applied to tuition and other educational expenses at the college, university, or law school where the recipient is enrolled.

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California Workers Compensation Lawyers Scholarship

Award: $1,500 

Deadline: December 21, 2022

About: 

  • Our firm knows what it’s like to have your life impacted by an accident, and we have seen many of our clients not be able to go back to the same work they were doing when they were injured due to a substantial injury. But many of these injured individuals go on to further their education through vocational rehabilitation, junior colleges or even getting a masters or a PhD. Witnessing these amazing transformations is what has motivated us to want to offer scholarships to extraordinary people looking to do extraordinary things.

  • Essay Prompt: Why Is Education Important To Your Future and, How Will Your Education Help You Benefit Your Community?

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Lucas Law Legal Leaders Scholarship

Award: $1,000 

Deadline: December 22, 2022

About: 

  • Lucas Law established the Legal Leaders Scholarship with the purpose of lightening the burden of costly tuition, books, and room and board for students pursuing careers in various fields of law. Our firm is honored to assist college students with their educational expenses.

  • Essay Prompt: Describe what you hope to achieve throughout your legal career. What strengths do you possess that will help you to reach this goal?

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WHAT COMPELLED YOU TO BECOME A LAWYER?

Award: $2,500 

Deadline: December 31, 2022

About: 

  • As serious injury attorneys, we are motivated every day to help our injured clients after what is often one of the most difficult moments in their lives. We want to hear from current law students about their motivations in seeking a legal education. We are proud to be awarded a scholarship to whoever writes the best essay on that topic. 

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RIGHT TO READ SCHOLARSHIP

Award: $1,000 

Deadline: December 31, 2022

About: 

  • We created the Right to Read Scholarship because we are passionate about everyone’s right to an education. When books are challenged and banned, it silences the voices of minorities and those of all sexual orientations to speak about injustices they have endured. In turn, we believe banning books hinder our country’s ability to be educated on important issues and limit our progress as a nation. What do you think?

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Scholarship for law students

Award: $750 

Deadline: December 31, 2022

About: 

  • The Friedmann Firm has developed an employment law practice focusing solely on protecting individual’s rights. Not only do our attorneys advocate for individuals, but we also work with the legislators to help shape the law to ensure employee rights are protected. Our firm recognizes the importance of anti-discrimination laws and we encourage law students to learn about how these laws and policies protect employees throughout the state of Ohio. We will award a scholarship to a law student who best articulates the importance of these laws and policies in an essay.

  • Prompt: Write an essay about how workplace anti-discrimination laws or policies have made a positive impact on you or the lives of others. Personal stories encouraged. Word limit is 1000 words.

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Opportunity to Grow Scholarship

Award: $1,000 

Deadline: December 31, 2022

About: 

  • At Williams Law Group, we have experienced the benefits of higher education, and we view academics as a way to contribute positively to society. We understand that college is less accessible to some due financial restrictions. We believe strongly in giving back to our community and do not want to see students give up on their dreams because they are unable to pay for school or supplies. The Opportunity to Grow Scholarship is available to students who meet the scholarship eligibility requirements below and who best describe in a 750-1,000 word essay what community means to them and how they demonstrated a commitment to both their school and larger community.

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NURSING HOME ABUSE SCHOLARSHIP

Award: $1,000 

Deadline: December 31, 2022

About: 

  • Maintaining safety in nursing homes is imperative for the residents and their family members, who have entrusted the staff to provide adequate care. The hard reality is that being mistreated in a nursing home is not the only type of institute that has a history of treating people and their patients poorly. We are passionate about advocating for people who have experienced injustice and holding institutes accountable. Our passion led us to create the 2022 Nursing Home Negligence Scholarship for students to share a time that they were mistreated. Students can reflect on the importance of attorneys who advocate for those who have experienced negligence and unfair treatment.

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Connecticut Domestic Violence Information Center’s Good Samaritan Scholarship

Award: $1,000 

Deadline: December 31, 2022

About: 

  • To show their appreciation for everyday heroes in our community, the Connecticut Domestic Violence Information Center is proud to offer the Good Samaritan Scholarship. This scholarship will be awarded to a student who exemplifies the characteristics that are embodied by a good samaritan. We are looking for a student who is helpful and giving towards others. Good samaritans are sympathetic and kind; usually showing up to lend a hand at times when most others will not. We are excited to have the opportunity to acknowledge a student who goes above and beyond in showing generosity to others. 

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OFAC Law Group Eco-Friendly Scholarship

Award: $500 

Deadline: December 31, 2022

About: 

  • Whether good deeds are performed with an organization, local community club, or even just among friends, OFAC Law Group appreciates citizens’ hard work towards the environment. To assist these high-achieving students, OFAC Law Group is proud to announce the OFAC Law Group Eco-Friendly Scholarship. 

  • Prompt: Write an essay providing a well-thought-out example(s) of how to improve the environment through activism, or an example(s) you have already enacted.

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Mark Sherman Law Juvenile Justice Scholarship

Award: $1,000 

Deadline: December 31, 2022

About: 

  • The Law Offices of Mark Sherman, based in Stamford, Connecticut, is pleased to announce the renewal of the firm’s Juvenile Justice Scholarship for 2022. The scholarship will award $1,000 to one student who has an interest in working with young people who have been convicted of a crime and sent to jail. We want to support them in seizing new opportunities and giving them the means to succeed in their community. Applicants may share their own experience overcoming adversity and can relate to juveniles working to rebuild their lives out of jail.

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Canceling Cancer Scholarship

Award: $1,000 

Deadline: December 31, 2022

About: 

  • This scholarship is intended to assist those who have been impacted by cancer, whether you have been diagnosed yourself or you were directly impacted by the cancer diagnosis of a family member or close friend. We hope that this scholarship will serve as a beacon of hope for cancer survivors and those impacted by this terrible disease while contributing to their educational goals.

  • Prompt: Explain your experience with cancer and how that experience changed you as a person. How have you used the experience as motivation?

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SECOND CHANCE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

Award: $1,000 

Deadline: December 31, 2022

About: 

  • We want to highlight and award students who overcame hardship and received a second chance with a Second Chance Foundation Scholarship because many people go through life without being recognized for the obstacles they conquered with resiliency and gratitude. Since 2011, we have been giving out multiple $1000 dollars Scholarships to many resilient students who have overcome adversity and grown from that experience. If you are interested in getting an education scholarship, we will ask you to write an essay about the hardships you encountered and what that second chance meant to you.

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EDUCATION ACCESSIBILITY SCHOLARSHIP

Award: $1,000 

Deadline: December 31, 2022

About: 

  • Connecticut Trial Firm is proud to extend a scholarship to a deserving student who is the first in their immediate family to go to college. Both Andrew Garza and Ryan McKeen, Partners of the firm, were the first in their families to attend a four-year college. It is important to the firm to support and encourage students who find themselves in the same position.

  • Prompt: As a first-generation college student, in what ways do you think the public education system can be improved so that more people have the chance to attend college?

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WHAT IT MEANS TO SERVE SCHOLARSHIP

Award: $1,000 

Deadline: December 31, 2022

About: 

  • At Mickey Keenan, P.A., we not only honor those that have served our country but are among them. Mickey Keenan has spent part of his career in the Army Reserves fighting for our country. With the What It Means to Serve Scholarship, we are looking for bright high school seniors, college students, or graduate students who know the importance of those who sacrificed everything to protect our country.

  • Prompt: Write about the importance of those who have made sacrifices to protect our country.

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Brooklyn Injury Attorneys P.C. Scholarship Essay Competition

Award: $500 

Deadline: December 31, 2022

About: 

  • Brooklyn construction accident lawyers are known for getting the best settlement for their construction accident clients. Our Scholarship is based on an essay competition focused on construction accident law.

  • Prompt: One of the newest developments in the construction industry are industrial robots. These robots are designed to work alongside industrial workers to help with every day tasks. How could these robots shape construction site safety standards? How could they affect construction accident laws and injuries going forward?

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Kush Arora Federal Justice Reform Scholarship

Award: $500 

Deadline: December 31, 2022

About: 

  • Attorney Arora understands that the success of the criminal justice system depends on the success of the bright young individuals who are pursuing their academic dreams. To help students achieve their goals and further bolster the system he so proudly serves, Attorney Arora has established the Kush Arora Criminal Justice Reform Scholarship. This scholarship will award $500 to a deserving student who has demonstrated a thoughtful, well-reasoned view of whether certain laws and criminal justice policies are just or unjust.

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PARENT PERSEVERANCE SCHOLARSHIP

Award: $1,000 

Deadline: December 31, 2022

About: 

  • If you are the parent of a child that has suffered a life-altering birth injury or childhood injury, we would like to hear your story. We understand that caring for an injured child can impact your life, and we would love for you to share your story about how you have persevered in the face of the challenges presented by your child’s injury to pursue higher education. To apply for this scholarship, we ask that you share in a 750-1,000 word essay how parenting a child with a birth/childhood injury has presented challenges in your life and how you overcame those challenges to be where you are today, pursuing a college degree.

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KERRI CASTELLINI WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP

Award: $1,000 

Deadline: December 31, 2022

About: 

  • Throughout the history of our nation, women have proven that they have the leadership skills to succeed despite the obstacles that have traditionally stood in the way. As a female leader in the legal field, Ms. Castellini has demonstrated women can accomplish great things for their community. Thus, she is glad to sponsor the Kerri Castellini Women’s Leadership Scholarship.

  • Prompt: Describe an ideal woman leader in the 21st century. How do you believe that you exemplify this role in your daily life and career aspirations?

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Accident Relief Scholarship

Deadline: December 31, 2022

About: 

  • The Accident Relief Scholarship is intended to provide financial assistance to help students recovering from injuries while attending higher education. Students are invited to share a story about an injury they received due to an auto accident, playing a sport, distracted driving, dangerous product, or any other way, and how it has affected their daily lives and education. 

  • The candidate must submit a 750-1000 word essay response to the prompt: Share a story about an injury they received due to an auto accident, playing a sport, distracted driving, dangerous product, or any other way and how it has affected their daily life and education. 

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Path To Success Scholarship

Award: $1,000 

Deadline: December 31, 2022

About: 

  • It’s true that we are shaped by our experiences growing up. We are very much who we are today because of the people who raised, educated, or motivated us to be the person we have grown into. Sometimes the experiences that put us on the right path happen early in life, but sometimes it takes the right person to help us find our way. For this scholarship, Jan Dils Attorneys at Law wants to help you recognize the person that put you on your path to success. Please write about the person or people who helped you start your journey down the right road. Did they do it through example? Through encouragement? Through a lesson? How did you finally end up on your path? Our law firm wants to hear what your goals in life are and who helped you get started achieving them.

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NYC INJURY ATTORNEYS P.C. ESSAY SCHOLARSHIP

Award: $500 

Deadline: December 31, 2022

About: 

  • NYC personal injury attorneys are known for getting the best settlement for their personal injury clients. We want to help the future generation of New York City personal injury lawyers fund their education by offering an annual $500 scholarship. The Scholarship will be based on an essay competition focused on personal injury law.

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The Dominguez Firm Legal Scholarship Award

Award: $2,500 

Deadline: December 31, 2022

About: 

  • The Dominguez Firm, LLP proudly supports the education and wellbeing of future generations in their pursuit of personal success. Attorney Juan J. Dominguez, the founder, CEO and managing partner of The Dominguez Firm, is passionate about educating students to ensure a bright future for our communities throughout California, across this country and abroad.

  • Prompt: Write an essay between 500-700 words and/or a 1-2 minute video about themselves and why they chose to attend law school/become an attorney. Graphic and creative presentations are welcomed. Students should describe their desire to use the legal system to help others or improve society.

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BRONX INJURY LAWYERS P.C.ESSAY CONTEST $500 SCHOLARSHIP 2022

Award: $500 

Deadline: December 31, 2022

About: 

  • Due to Covid, the U.S. has seen many shortages – one of those shortages being truck drivers. In 2022, the U.S. enacted new laws in an attempt to attract more truck drivers. Some of those laws include the Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) rule, allowing those under 21 to be Interstate Truck Drivers, and changes to the Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. Do you think these new regulations will lead to more or less accidents? Why or why not? What would you change, if anything, to these new laws and why?

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Champion the Cause Scholarship

Award: $1,000 

Deadline: January 15, 2023

About: 

  • O’Connor, Parsons, Lane & Noble is pleased to announce our Annual Champion the Cause Scholarship. This $1,000 scholarship is open to law students attending or planning to attend law school in the Spring 2023 semester. If you would like to be considered for the scholarship, complete the online application in the link below. The application includes an 500 word or less essay on the following topic: What cause will you support as an attorney and how will you use your legal expertise to champion it?

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The Ramage Law Group Adopted Child Scholarship

Award: $1,000 

Deadline: January 19, 2023

About: 

  • As the mother to two adopted daughters, Attorney Sharon Ramage understands the challenges that parents and children face in these situations, as well as the joys that come with building family bonds that will stand the test of time. We know that parents who adopt children make many sacrifices, and they want to make sure their children will have the tools they need to succeed in life. In recognition of this, we have established a scholarship program that provides assistance to children who have been adopted.

  • Prompt; What challenges have you faced as an adopted child? How have your relationships with your parents and other family members influenced your outlook on life? How has your experience affected your plans and goals for your education and career?

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DDRB Lawyers Legal Scholarship

Award: $1,500 

Deadline: January 31, 2023

About: 

  • The DDRB Lawyers Legal Scholarship by Dolan Dobrinsky Rosenblum Bluestein, LLP is a recurring scholarship designed to help one law student with their tuition costs. We welcome all eligible students to apply and look forward to reviewing your application.

  • Applicants must upload a 400-500 word original essay on what you hope to achieve in your legal career if awarded this scholarship.

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KASS & MOSES ADDRESSING INJUSTICE SCHOLARSHIP

Award: $1,000 

Deadline: January 31, 2023

About: 

  • At the Law Firm of Kass & Moses, we have made a commitment to help others in the community. One way we have chosen to do this is through a scholarship to provide assistance to those pursuing further education. We are aware of the burden that the increased costs of college can put upon families. To help defray these costs, we present the Kass & Moses Scholarship.

  • Prompt: Describe an injustice that is important to you and how you feel it could be remedied.

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The Joel Stern Scholarship Fund

Award: $5,000 

Deadline: February 17, 2023

About: 

  • In recognition of Joel’s passion and leadership in the effort to create and advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal profession, the Joel Stern Scholarship seeks to provide financial support to students from diverse backgrounds who contribute to the diversity of their law school student body as they pursue their legal career.

  • Prompt: 3 essays, maximum of 500 words per prompt

    • How can we work towards a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive legal community?

    • Describe your involvement in your community through charity or volunteer work to
      advance diversity, equity, and inclusion.

    • Why do you believe you are a qualified candidate for the Joel Stern scholarship? 

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CANCER SURVIVORSHIP SCHOLARSHIP

Award: $1,000 

Deadline: February 28, 2023

About: 

  • Cosmo and Barbara personally understand the life-changing effects a battle with cancer can have on an individual and their family. The team appreciates the resilience and strength cancer patients, survivors, and their families display during such a challenge. They hope to extend this appreciation through their Cancer Survivorship Scholarship.

  • Students must submit an original essay of 1,000-1,500 words, answering one of the following prompts:

    • During your or your loved one’s battle with cancer, have you discovered unexpected courage in yourself that you did not know you had? Has someone else in your life inspired you with their courage? How has this affected how you expect to approach adversity in your life?

    • How has a battle against cancer (either your own or a loved one’s) affected your life and future goals? How has this experience led you to reassess what matters most to you?

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Spring Deadlines

March 2023 - May 2023

 

Scholarship Program By BestDogFood.Expert

Award: $1,000

Deadline: March 1, 2023

About: 

  • The major reason for students dropping out from Universities is due to shortage of money. BestDogFood.Expert realizes this and has decided to fund one deserving student with a cash scholarship so that they can achieve what they set out to.

  • Prompt: Choose one

    • Kirkland dog food review

    • What is the best dog food storage container?

    • Best Brands of Chewy dog food

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Marsala Law Group Lifelong Hobby Scholarship

Award: $1,000

Deadline: March 9, 2023

About: 

  •  Attorney Dominick Marsala understands how difficult it can be to pursue personal interests outside of school and work, and he believes it is incredibly valuable to maintain such hobbies throughout your life, despite challenging transitions and busy schedules. Through the Marsala Law Group Lifelong Hobby Scholarship, our firm works to provide students with financial assistance to help them pursue their goals and passions.

  • Video prompt: What would you consider to be your lifelong hobby? How have you maintained this hobby throughout your life, and how do you plan to continue to make time for it while also pursuing a higher education, working, and/or focusing on other priorities? How has this hobby helped you to excel in other areas of your life?

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BANKS FAMILY EDUCATION FUND

Award: $2,000

Deadline: March 30, 2023

About: 

  • The Bank Family Education Fund was established by Daniel Banks, Barbara Banks, and their family to offer scholarships to students interested in outdoors, wildlife, and conservation, giving them the opportunity to further their education.

  • Prompt: Write a 750-word-minimum original essay that expresses your appreciation of outdoors, wildlife, and conservation.

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LAW SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST

Award: $1,000

Deadline: March 31, 2023

About: 

  • I’m Andrew Flusche, and I became a lawyer because I wanted an engaging profession where I could help people. I almost became an accountant or a computer programmer, but I truly thought that law would give me the greatest opportunity to work directly with other people in need. We want to hear about why you want to become a lawyer. What inspired you to enter into such a challenging profession. More importantly, we want to hear how you will make a difference in the community as you progress through your legal career.

  • Prompt: What inspired you to pursue a legal career? What type of goals do you have planned as you work through your career? Why should you be considered for the scholarship award?

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The Brett McCandlis Brown & Conner Scholarship

Award: $1,000

Deadline: April 30, 2023

About: 

  • We are pleased to announce The Brett McCandlis Brown & Conner Scholarship for 2022.

  • The application includes a 300-400 words essay on the following topic: “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela. Describe a change you would like to make in the world. Tell us about how you would plan to make that change, and what obstacles you might encounter along the way.

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Summer Deadlines

June 2023 - august 2023

ABILHEIRA LAW LAW SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP

Award: $1,000 

Deadline: June 1, 2023

About: 

  • We are pleased to announce Abilheira Law 2022 Law School Scholarship. This scholarship was designed to encourage law students to fight for justice in their communities. 

  • For this year’s scholarship contest, we are asking law students to submit an essay about how they plan to use their education and skills to fight for justice in their communities.

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Law School Scholarship

Award: $2,500 

Deadline: June 1, 2023

About: 

  • America’s next generation of attorneys will represent people facing life’s biggest challenges, often against odds that seem insurmountable. We want to help one of these future advocates achieve their goal of becoming an attorney.

  • The law school scholarship will be awarded to a future or current law student who can effectively and creatively tell us why they strive to become an attorney. We want to know what motivates candidates to practice law and what they plan to accomplish in their careers as attorneys.

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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (“FASD”) Scholarship

Award: $2,500 

Deadline: June 15, 2023

About: 

  • In 1979, the law firm of Bogin, Munns & Munns was founded on the principles of respect, dignity, and fairness. They created the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Scholarship to help anyone who has an interest in this seldom-talked-about disability personally or professionally to have access to higher education.

  • Please write a 1,000-word essay in response to the following essay topic: In what ways has Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder affected you or why do you have a particular interest in the topic? How have these challenges or your interest in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder shaped the future you see for yourself?

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LAW SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST

Award: $1,000 

Deadline: June 30, 2023

About: 

  • We want to hear about why you want to become a lawyer. What inspired you to enter into such a challenging profession. More importantly, we want to hear how you will make a difference in the community as you progress through your legal career.

  • Write an essay describing why you want to become a lawyer and we will choose one (1) entry to be selected and awarded $1,000 to put towards their law school tuition. Additionally, please also submit a letter of recommendation from a valuable reference to be considered for the scholarship award.

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Sport Light Supply Healthy Lifestyle & Light Pollution Scholarship

Award: $2,000 

Deadline: June 30, 2023

About: 

  • Exercise is vitally important for the psychological and physical development of students. Many students tend to be busy with schoolwork and exams, and thus ignore exercise. The objective of this scholarship is to encourage students to exercise more after class.

  • Choose one prompt: 

    •  Importance and benefits of doing sports as a student

    • How to maintain a healthy lifestyle in the college?

    • What is light pollution? Why is it a serious problem?

    • How does LED lighting reduce light pollution and light spill?

    • Advantages of using LED lighting in sports field

    • LED sports lighting issues: are there any disadvantages?

    • What is glare? How does lighting affect athletes’ performance and spectator experience? How to solve?

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Charles J. Argento Scholarship

Award: $500 

Deadline: July 15, 2023

About: 

  • Charles Argento is awarding a scholarship to one qualified student who plans to become an attorney. Pre law undergraduates and students entering law school anywhere in the United States are eligible. The scholarship is meant to help defray the costs of tuition or other related expenses.

  • Prompt: 1-3 page typed essay on the subject matter related to the area of law you intend to pursue

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PHILADELPHIA INJURY LAWYERS P.C. ESSAY COMPETITION

Award: $500 

Deadline: July 31, 2023

About: 

  • There is an average of 28 car accidents per day in Philadelphia. Around 63% of those accidents result in an injury or death. In Gallagher v. GEICO, after his motorcycle accident, Gallagher claimed that GEICO was depriving him of coverage he was paying for because they refused to let him use his UIM coverage under his second car insurance policy. Should insurance companies allow customers to stack insurance policies? Why or why not?

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PITTSBURGH INJURY LAWYERS P.C. SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY CONTEST

Award: $500 

Deadline: July 31, 2023

About: 

  • Sexual harassment and assault (physical and sexual) lawsuits against rideshare companies have been on the rise over the last year. Drivers for these companies are considered independent contractors. Should these companies be held liable for any misconduct from their drivers, or incidents that happen to their drivers? Why or why not?

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Pines Federal Annual Scholarship

Award: $1,000 

Deadline: August 1, 2023

About: 

  • Pines Federal is proud to offer a $1,000 scholarship to a current or incoming student interested in civil service, federal employment law, or becoming a federal employment attorney.

  • Prompt: Why do you want to become a civil servant, federal employee, or federal employment attorney?

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Poulos and Coates Law School Scholarship Contest

Award: $2,500 

Deadline: August 1, 2023

About: 

  • Prompt: Understanding the justice system, how do you plan to give back to the community after becoming a lawyer? 

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The Zimmerman Law Firm Law School Scholarship

Award: $1,000 

Deadline: August 1, 2023

About: 

  • At the Zimmerman Law Firm, our experienced team of Texas personal injury lawyers represents individuals who have been injured by the negligence of others. We are committed to fighting to get rightful compensation to our clients who have been wronged by insurance companies and negligent acts.

  • Prompt: “Describe why you chose to pursue law and what do plan to do with your law degree once you graduate?“

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fall Deadlines

sEPTEMBER 2023 - nOVEMBER 2023

wINTER deadlines

dECEMBER 2023 - fEBRUARY 2024

Sport Light Supply Healthy Lifestyle & Light Pollution Scholarship

Award: $2,000 

Deadline: December 31, 2023

About: 

  • Exercise is vitally important for the psychological and physical development of students. Many students tend to be busy with schoolwork and exams, and thus ignore exercise. The objective of this scholarship is to encourage students to exercise more after class.

  • Choose one prompt: 

    •  Importance and benefits of doing sports as a student

    • How to maintain a healthy lifestyle in the college?

    • What is light pollution? Why is it a serious problem?

    • How does LED lighting reduce light pollution and light spill?

    • Advantages of using LED lighting in sports field

    • LED sports lighting issues: are there any disadvantages?

    • What is glare? How does lighting affect athletes’ performance and spectator experience? How to solve?

Go to Website

 

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