Newland & Newland Single Parent Scholarship

Apply for Our Fall 2025 Scholarship Today

The law office of Newland & Newland, LLP provides exceptional representation and trusted legal guidance to injury victims and their families throughout Cook County and the surrounding areas. Our Arlington Heights personal injury law firm is passionate about supporting the local community and our fellow legal professionals.

We aspire to help single parents and their children overcome the challenges preventing them from pursuing higher education by providing the Newland & Newland Single Parent Scholarship. Our team is offering an award worth $1,000 to single parents and children of single parents who are pursuing a career in law.

To contact our scholarship team, please send all inquiries to scholarships@newlandlaw.com.

The deadline to submit applications for our Fall 2025 scholarship is June 16, 2025.

More info & apply: Scholarship for Single Parents | Single Parent Scholarship | IL

Pearce Law Firm Scholarship

The Pearce Law Firm is led by Edith Pearce, a female lawyer who is invested in the success of women in the field of law.  Edith wants to help one female law student each year by contributing to their education. This scholarship will be offered annually, and one female law student will receive $1,500 to alleviate some of their financial pressure.

Eligibility Requirements

In order to participate in this scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Must be female
  • Must be a resident of the United States
  • Must be currently attending a law school in the United States or have been accepted to a law school in the United States
  • Must complete the application form, including the essay response of 700 –1000 words outlining the top reasons they believe it’s important for more women to pursue a career in law, why they decided to become a lawyer, and how they see themselves having an impact in this field
  • Deadline to apply is May 31, 2025

Please take a look at our scholarship page for more information: https://thepearcelawfirm.com/empowering-scholarship-application/ 

Justice in Family Law Scholarship

Accepting Applications for Fall 2025

At The Law Office of George J. Skuros, we provide knowledgeable, experienced legal representation for clients in divorcechild custody, and other family law cases. We have seen how difficult these cases can be for the people involved, and the impact the outcomes have on their lives, for better or worse. We firmly believe that all parties in a family law case should be treated fairly under the law, and we want to support the next generation of attorneys who will continue to promote justice in family law throughout the United States.

We are offering The Law Office of George J. Skuros Justice in Family Law Scholarship to a current or aspiring law student who wants to bring positive change to family law practice and policy. The award, in the amount of $1,000, can be applied to tuition and other educational expenses at the college, university, or law school where the recipient is enrolled.

Who is Eligible to Apply?

To apply for the Justice in Family Law Scholarship, you must meet the following criteria:

  • You are enrolled (or will be) in an accredited undergraduate or J.D. program at a U.S. college or university for Fall 2025
  • You are at least 18 years old
  • You are a U.S. citizen
  • You have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5

More information and apply: Justice in Family Law Scholarship | Apply For Law School Scholarship

Burress Injury Law Fall 2025 Scholarships

Our team at Burress Injury Law is passionate about helping the “underdogs.” We represent victims who have suffered serious injuries or lost loved ones due to the negligence of others. Specifically, we help our clients persevere in the face of adversity to receive the medical treatment they need and recover all of the compensation they are owed under the law for their losses and damages. With our Underdog Scholarships, we aim to support prospective applicants who have persevered in the face of adversity and who want to use their life experiences to help others.

Additionally, we offer Friends of the Firm Scholarships for deserving students with a connection to our law firm.

To contact our scholarship team, please send all inquiries to scholarship@mytexasfirm.com.

More information and apply: Burress Injury Law | Underdog Scholarship Awards

OVC Natural Disaster Relief Scholarship

In response to the issues that have affected families whose lives have been upended by hurricanes and other natural disasters, the OVC Scholarship Network is extending a helping hand to those in need. Through the Natural Disaster Relief Scholarship, the OVC Scholarship Network works to provide students with much-needed support as they take steps to get their lives back on track.

We have immense compassion for those who have lost loved ones, homes, and businesses or suffered other losses as a result of natural disasters. We recognize how hard it can be to return to normalcy after these devastating events. Our goal is to help students and their families worry less about the costs of education while they focus on rebuilding their lives.

Through our Natural Disaster Relief Scholarship, the OVC Scholarship Network provides a $1000 award each semester to a student who has been greatly impacted by natural disasters within the United States in the last 10 years.

Who is Eligible?

Candidates for the Natural Disaster Relief Scholarship must meet each of the following criteria:

They and/or their immediate family were affected by a natural disaster within the United States in the last 10 years. Eligible natural disasters include hurricanes, tornados, wildfires, earthquakes, etc.

They are an undergraduate, graduate, or law student attending school at an accredited school within the United States in the current or upcoming semester.

They are at least 17 years of age.

They are a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.

More information and apply: Natural Disaster Relief Scholarship | OVC Scholarship Network