Month: March 2025

Striving Solo Parent Scholarship by Daniel R. Bacalis, P.C.

$1,000

The Striving Solo Parent Scholarship, offered by Daniel R. Bacalis, P.C., is designed to provide financial assistance to single parents pursuing higher education. This $1,000 scholarship aims to support single parents as they balance their academic goals with the demands of family life. If you are a single parent working toward a college degree, this scholarship could help ease the financial burden of your studies.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Must be a single parent.
  • Must be enrolled in an accredited university or college in the United States for the Fall 2025 semester.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  • Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in your most recent academic semester.

Application Requirements:

  • Submit an essay (up to 1,500 words) responding to one of the following prompts:
    • How will pursuing higher education benefit you and your family as a single parent?
    • How has being a single parent influenced your decision to pursue a higher education?
  • Provide your contact information, an unofficial academic transcript, proof of enrollment, and consent to publish your essay.
  • Essays will be evaluated for professionalism, creativity, and originality.

For more information, please visit the website at https://www.dbacalis.com/scholarship.

Scholarship | The Barnes Firm

$5,000

The Barnes Firm is offering a scholarship to support students attending accredited law schools. Two winners will receive a $5,000 award each, to be applied toward tuition for the Fall 2025 academic year.

Eligibility:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Must be accepted or currently enrolled in law school.
  • Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • Must demonstrate involvement in community activities.

Requirements:

  • Submit a completed online application.
  • Include a personal essay.
  • Follow The Barnes Firm on social media for updates.
  • Applications must be submitted by May 31, 2025.
  • Winners will be notified by June 30, 2025.

Visit their website for more information: Scholarship | The Barnes Firm

Tennessee Future Leaders Scholarship

$1,500

The Tennessee Future Leaders Scholarship, offered by Barnes & Fersten, awards $1,500 annually to students pursuing careers in law, political science, criminal justice, public administration, or related fields. The scholarship aims to support the next generation of leaders, policymakers, and legal advocates, empowering students to shape the future of Tennessee through policy, governance, and legal advocacy.

Qualifications:

  • Must be enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited college or university.
  • Must be pursuing a degree in law, political science, criminal justice, public administration, or a related field.
  • Must demonstrate a passion for leadership, public service, or the legal field.

Requirements:

  • A 500-word essay detailing how the applicant plans to make a positive impact in their community and state.
  • Provide a current academic transcript and proof of enrollment.
  • Open to high school seniors, undergraduate students, and graduate students who meet the qualifications.

For more information please visit: Tennessee Future Leaders Scholarship – Barnes & Fersten Law Firm

Stark County Bar Association Legal Scholarship

The Stark County Bar Association offers a Legal Scholarship.  

Consideration is given to the following: 

•   Students enrolled or accepted as a full or part-time student at an educational institution   accredited to award a Juris Doctorate degree; 

•   Students pursuing a course of study designed to result in a Juris Doctorate degree; and  

•   Students in good academic standing in Law School or in prior academic work, as  determined by the Scholarship  Committee. 

The Scholarship Committee also gives priority consideration to students with demonstrated financial need; students from the Stark County area; and students likely to pursue a law career in the Stark County area. 

Stark Community Foundation administers our Scholarship, and the Scholarship Application may be found on their website at www.starkcf.org.  

The Application Deadline is April 1, 2025.

The Devadoss Law Firm Civil Rights Scholarship $1000

Twice a year, the Devadoss Law Firm offers a Civil Rights Scholarship worth $1,000 to college students throughout the United States pursuing a law degree. Our award is available to students who meet the following criteria:

Eligibility:

  • Current or aspiring law student
  • Citizen or permanent resident of the United States
  • Enrolled at an accredited college or university within the United States as an undergraduate or graduate student for the upcoming semester
  • At least 17 years of age

Scholarship Application Requirements:

  • Submit a video (max 5 minutes) or essay (max 1,000 words) addressing civil rights challenges faced by millennial workers and how to protect their workplace rights.
  • Demonstrate a passion for civil rights and knowledge of employment law.
  • Include contact information and proof of enrollment.

The application deadline for our scholarship is September 3, 2025, with a winner to be selected by October 3, 2025.

For more information visit: The Devadoss Law Firm Civil Rights Scholarship