Workplace Rights Scholarship

Amount Awarded: $1,000

Application Deadline: September 8, 2025 (by 11:59 PM EST)

Freedman Law, LLC is offering the Workplace Rights Scholarship to support students passionate about advancing workers’ rights and civil rights. This scholarship aims to assist individuals committed to making a positive impact in employment law and related fields.


Eligibility:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Must be enrolled in or planning to attend a U.S. college or university in Fall 2025
  • Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 from the last institution attended
  • Must demonstrate a passion for civil rights and/or employment law issues, such as discrimination, harassment, wage theft, whistleblower protections, and union bargaining rights

Requirements:

  • Proof of enrollment in an accredited college or university
  • Official or unofficial transcripts showing a GPA of 3.5 or higher
  • Contact information
  • A 250–500 word essay or a 2–3 minute video addressing the prompt: How do you plan to use your education to promote workers’ rights and/or civil rights in employment spaces?

Selection Criteria:

  • Quality and clarity of the essay or video response
  • Demonstrated interest in employment law and civil rights issues
  • Fulfillment of all eligibility requirements and submission of all necessary materials

For more information and to apply, visit: https://www.freedlawfirm.com/scholarship