Month: May 2025

Amount Awarded: $1,000 per semester

Application Deadline: November 17, 2025

Lucas Law created the Legal Leaders Scholarship to support students pursuing a career in law. With a long-standing commitment to justice and education, this scholarship aims to ease the financial burden for aspiring legal professionals. Each semester, one student who demonstrates academic excellence and a passion for the legal field will be awarded $1,000 to support their education.

Eligibility:

• Must be pursuing a career in the legal field
• Minimum GPA of 3.5 (or provide the most recent semester’s GPA if not currently enrolled)
• Must be at least 17 years old
• Must be enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited U.S. undergraduate or graduate program through Spring 2026

Requirements:

• A 500-word essay in PDF or .docx format responding to the prompt:
  “Describe what you hope to achieve throughout your legal career. What strengths do you possess that will help you to reach this goal?”
• Academic transcript
• Proof of enrollment

Selection Criteria:

• Completion of all eligibility and application requirements
• Essay content, organization, and originality
• Clarity of expression and strength of writing

For more information, visit the website at: www.lucaslaw.com/scholarship

Amount Awarded: $1,000 (5 awards available)

Application Deadline: November 12, 2025

Overview:
The Kanoski Bresney Stand Up to Distracted Driving Scholarship supports students who are passionate about raising awareness of the dangers of distracted driving. This scholarship offers five awards of $1,000 each to students who share their personal stories and creative ideas for promoting safer driving habits.

Eligibility:

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Must meet one of the following:
  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited U.S. college or university (continuing through at least Fall 2025), or
  • A high school senior who will begin college in Spring or Fall 2025

Requirements:

• A 1,000-word essay responding to the 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?
• Essay must be double-spaced, in 12-point font, with one-inch margins, and submitted as a .doc, .docx, or .pdf file
• Academic transcript
• Professional photograph
• Contact information including full name, phone number, mailing address, and email address

Selection Criteria:

• Originality and impact of the ideas presented
• Organization, clarity, and writing quality
• Fulfillment of all eligibility and submission requirements

For more information, visit the website at: https://www.kanoski.com/community-involvement/distracted-driving-scholarship

Amount Awarded: $1,500

Application Deadline: May 12, 2025

Overview:
The MKFM Resilient Student Scholarship, offered by Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick & Mirabella, LLC, is designed to support students who have grown up in divorced or unmarried-parent households. This $1,500 award recognizes the resilience it takes to overcome family adversity and aims to help reduce the financial burden of pursuing higher education.

Eligibility:

• Applicants must have parents who are divorced or unmarried
• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at an accredited U.S. college or university for Fall 2025
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Must be 17 years of age or older

Requirements:

• Proof of enrollment for Fall 2025 (e.g., acceptance letter, class schedule)
• Contact information
• A 500-word essay or a two-minute video essay responding to the following prompt: Please share a personal story or experience that highlights your resilience and determination in the face of family challenges. How has growing up in a divorced or unmarried-parent household shaped your character and aspirations for the future?

Selection Criteria:

• Adherence to eligibility and submission requirements
• Quality and clarity of the essay or video
• Authenticity and organization of the narrative

For more information, visit the website at: https://www.mkfmlaw.com/the-mkfm-resilient-student-scholarship

Amount Awarded: $1,500

Application Deadline: April 30, 2025

Acclinate, a digital health company dedicated to advancing health equity, is offering a $1,500 scholarship to graduate students passionate about addressing health disparities. This scholarship aims to support future leaders committed to enhancing equitable healthcare through innovative solutions and community engagement.

Eligibility:

• Must be entering or currently enrolled in an accredited U.S.-based graduate program for Fall 2024.
• Fields of study include Healthcare, Life Sciences, Healthcare Policy and Administration, Public Health, or related areas.
• Open to students attending U.S.-based educational institutions.

Requirements:

• Completed online application form.
• 1–2 minute video submission responding to the provided prompt, ending with the phrase: “I AM [INSERT NAME] & I AM NOWINCLUDED”.
• Transcript(s) (official or unofficial) in PDF format.
• Current resume in PDF format.

Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrated leadership qualities.
• Academic excellence.
• Notable achievements.
• Commitment to advancing health equity.

Video Prompt:

Discuss what makes you passionate about your graduate program and how it will enable you to make a positive impact on health equity for communities of color in your career. Additionally, explain how you believe technology could assist you in achieving your goals.

For more information and to apply, visit the official scholarship page:
? https://www.acclinate.com/graduate-scholarship

Amount Awarded: $1,000

Application Deadline: August 15, 2025

The Kari Fawcett Legal Scholarship supports students pursuing a legal education who demonstrate academic excellence and a commitment to their future in law. This annual scholarship aims to ease the financial burden of law school and encourage students who are passionate about making a difference through the legal profession.

Eligibility:

• Must be currently enrolled or accepted to a law school in the United States
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Requirements:

• Completed scholarship application form
• Proof of enrollment or acceptance into a U.S. law school
• A current academic transcript
• A 500-word essay addressing the prompt: Why are you pursuing a career in law, and what impact do you hope to make in your legal career?

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