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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

Hope and Opportunity Scholarship

Amount Awarded: $1,500

Application Deadline: November 5, 2025

The Hope and Opportunity Scholarship, offered by Whitlock Law, LLC, supports students who have experienced life in the foster care system and are now pursuing higher education. This scholarship honors resilience and determination by offering financial assistance to students who are working toward a better future through academic achievement.

Eligibility:

  • Must have spent part or all of childhood in the foster care system
  • Must be at least 17 years old
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Must be enrolled or planning to enroll in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited U.S. college or university

Requirements:

  • Proof of enrollment (such as a transcript, acceptance letter, or class schedule)
  • Contact information as specified on the application form
  • A 500-word personal essay responding to the prompt: Reflect on a specific challenge you faced while in foster care and how it contributed to your personal growth

Selection Criteria (if provided):

  • Relevance to the essay prompt
  • Authenticity and insight
  • Clarity and quality of writing
  • Organization and adherence to the word count

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

Family First Scholarship

Amount Awarded:
$1,500

Application Deadline:
July 7, 2025

The Fealy Law Firm, PC, based in Houston, Texas, offers the Family First Scholarship to support and empower single parents pursuing higher education. This $1,500 scholarship is designed to help ease financial burdens as recipients work toward creating a better future for themselves and their families.

Eligibility:

  • Must be a single parent
  • At least 17 years of age
  • A permanent resident or U.S. citizen
  • Enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited U.S. college or university as an undergraduate or graduate student for Fall 2025

Requirements:

  • Proof of enrollment (acceptance letter, class schedule, or unofficial transcript)
  • Contact information
  • A 500–750 word essay responding to the prompt:
    Describe your current circumstances and why you decided to pursue a college degree. What are your career goals, and how do you believe your college education will benefit you and your child’s life?

Selection Criteria:

  • Quality of writing in the essay
  • Clarity and specificity of educational and career goals
  • Insight into how the applicant’s education will positively impact their family’s future

For more information, visit the website at: www.houston-bankruptcy-attorney.com/scholarship

Ahmad R. Crews Scholarship

$1,000

Attorney Ahmad R. Crews, a distinguished criminal defense lawyer based in Atlanta, Georgia, established this scholarship to support aspiring legal minds. The scholarship aims to alleviate financial burdens for students committed to the field of law.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must:

  • Be a U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the United States.
  • Provide proof of acceptance into an accredited undergraduate program in pre-law or a related field, or proof of acceptance and enrollment in an accredited law school for the Fall of the scholarship year.
  • Demonstrate academic achievement with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 at the undergraduate level.The Law Office of Ahmad R. Crews

? Application Requirements

Applicants must submit the following documents by August 1, 2025:

All application materials must be submitted electronically in PDF format. Please note that direct contact with the law firm regarding the scholarship is discouraged; only electronically submitted applications with all required attachments will be considered.

? Award Details

  • The scholarship funds are designated for tuition and associated expenses, including living expenses, books, and supplies.
  • A $1,000 check will be issued directly to the recipient(s).
  • Recipients must comply with IRS and state taxation regulations, submitting relevant receipts and proof of fund use.
  • Notification of award selection will be communicated via email and/or phone call around August 2025, with the award presented in September 2025.
  • Recipients must agree to the publicity use of their name and likeness and submit a video acceptance at the time of the award announcement for marketing purposes.

? Important Dates

? How to Apply

To apply for the Ahmad R. Crews Scholarship, please submit your application and all required documents electronically through the form available on the scholarship application page:

? Apply Here

This scholarship represents Attorney Crews’s commitment to supporting the next generation of legal professionals. If you’re passionate about pursuing a career in law and meet the eligibility criteria, don’t miss this opportunity to advance your education.

Natural Disaster Relief Scholarship

$1,000

Deadline: October 20, 2025

The Natural Disaster Relief Scholarship, offered by the OVC Scholarship Network, supports students who have experienced the impact of federally recognized natural disasters within the past 10 years. Eligible events include hurricanes, floods, wildfires, tornadoes, earthquakes, and similar disasters.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Must be at least 17 years old
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Must be currently enrolled or accepted as an undergraduate, graduate, or law student at an accredited U.S. institution
  • Must have personally, or through immediate family, experienced a U.S. natural disaster within the past 10 years

Application Requirements:

  • Proof of enrollment or acceptance (e.g., class schedule, acceptance letter, or unofficial transcript)
  • A headshot photo
  • A 3–5 minute video essay addressing:
    • The specific disaster that affected the applicant and/or their family
    • The ongoing impact of the disaster
    • How the scholarship would support recovery and educational goals

For more information and to apply, visit:
https://www.ovcscholarshipnetwork.com/scholarships/natural-disaster-relief-scholarship