Amount Awarded: $1,000
Application Deadline: November 19, 2025
The Collins Rupp, P.C. Moving Forward Scholarship is designed to support students who have overcome the challenges of a criminal conviction and are committed to building a positive future. By offering this scholarship, the firm aims to recognize resilience and provide financial assistance to individuals working to better themselves and their communities through education.
Eligibility:
- Must be at least 17 years old
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Must have a felony or misdemeanor conviction (excluding infractions or minor traffic violations)
- Must be enrolled as an undergraduate student at an accredited U.S. college or university
- Preference may be given to students pursuing careers in social justice, education, healthcare, mental health, substance abuse, criminal justice, or social welfare
Requirements:
- Completed scholarship application
- Unofficial academic transcript or proof of enrollment (acceptance or admittance letter)
- Proof of felony or misdemeanor conviction
- A 500–800 word essay answering the following prompt:
“What have you learned about the importance of moving forward? How will your personal experience help you to assist others in improving themselves and bettering their lives? Please include which convictions you are moving forward from.”
Selection Criteria:
- Clear demonstration of eligibility
- Quality, honesty, and thoughtfulness of the essay
- Organization and clarity of writing
For more information, visit the website at:
www.collinsrupp.law/scholarship