Category: Financial Aid and Scholarships

Kanoski Bresney, our Central Illinois law firm, is offering five scholarship awards, each in the amount of $1,000, to support students throughout the U.S. who are starting or continuing their college or university education in the Spring 2025 semester. 

Who is Eligible to Apply?

You are eligible for the Kanoski Bresney Stand Up to Distracted Driving Scholarship if the following are true:

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• You are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited U.S. college or university, and your education will continue through at least the Spring 2025 semester.
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• You are a high school senior who will be starting your college or university education in Spring 2025.
• You are a U.S. citizen.
• You have a current overall GPA of at least 3.0.

The Kanoski Bresney Stand Up to Distracted Driving Scholarship runs from May 30, 2024, to November 13, 2024. You can find information, eligibility criteria, and application instructions on our scholarship page at https://www.kanoski.com/community-involvement/distracted-driving-scholarship. 

At Bones Coffee Company, we understand the importance of education and the impact it can have on shaping your future. We’re thrilled to announce the Bones Coffee Company $2,500 Scholarship, aimed at supporting the academic aspirations of deserving students. This scholarship isn’t just about financial aid. It’s about empowering you to pursue your passions and reach your full potential. Whether you’re a current undergraduate striving to overcome financial barriers or a high school senior eagerly anticipating the start of your college journey, we invite you to seize this opportunity.  

Scholarship Details

Name of Program: Bones Coffee Company $2,500 Scholarship

Fund Worth: $2,500 (one-time reward)

Deadline of Application: December 27, 2024

Available Slot(s): 1

Who Can Apply

We welcome applications from undergraduates currently enrolled in accredited universities within the United States and high school seniors who have been accepted into a university program for the spring semester 2025.

Applicant must also meet the following criteria:

Must be 18 years or older

Must be a legal resident of the United States or a holder of a valid student visa

Must be currently enrolled in or accepted to a full-time undergraduate or graduate program in an accredited US college or university

How to Apply –all details may be found here.

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Applications Are Currently Open for the Spring 2025 Semester

Each semester, our criminal defense firm offers college students the opportunity to be awarded $1,000 through the Magaña & Van Dyke Dominick Marsala Memorial Scholarship. Our team understands how difficult it can be to pursue personal interests outside of school and work, and we believe it is incredibly valuable to maintain such hobbies throughout your life, despite challenging transitions and busy schedules. Through the Magaña & Van Dyke Dominick Marsala Memorial Scholarship, our firm works to provide students with financial assistance to help them pursue their goals and passions.

All applicants must meet each of the following requirements: Student has a minimum grade point average of 3.0; Student is enrolled an accredited college or university for the Spring 2025 semester; Student is enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program; Student is a permanent resident or citizen of the United States. All details may be found at Scholarship | Magaña & Van Dyke | TX

Name of Program: Justice Hero $1,000 Scholarship

Deadline of Application: December 27, 2024

Available Slot(s): 1

Who Can Apply – We are looking for undergraduates currently enrolled in accredited universities within the United States and high school seniors who have been accepted into a university program for the winter semester of 2024. Applicant must also meet the following criteria: Must be at least 18 years old; Must be a legal resident of the United States or a holder of a valid student visa; Must be currently enrolled in or accepted to a full-time undergraduate program in an accredited US university or college

All details may be found here.

Waddoups Law Personal Injury Attorneys is excited to announce their annual scholarship for students planning to attend school in the fall of 2025 as either pre-law undergraduates or first-year law students. This $1,000 scholarship aims to help cover expenses for students accepted into a school anywhere in the United States.

Eligibility:
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Be a U.S. citizen or otherwise authorized to work in the United States.
Be accepted to and attending school as a pre-law undergraduate or entering law school in the fall of 2025.
Have a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0.

Requirements:
Applicants must submit the following by September 15, 2025:
A completed resume.
A 1-3 page typed essay on a topic of their choice related to the area of law they intend to pursue.
A complete copy of their school transcripts.
An acceptance letter from a school within the United States.
Proof of legal residency in the U.S. (e.g., birth certificate, passport, permanent resident card; Social Security cards will not be accepted).

Award:
The scholarship must be used exclusively for school tuition and related expenses.
A check for $1,000 will be made payable directly to the award recipient to cover these expenses.
The recipient is expected to submit receipts in accordance with IRS regulations.
The scholarship award recipient will be notified of the selection on or about September 28, 2025.

Deadline:
Completed applications must be submitted through the form below no later than September 15, 2025.
Do not call or contact our law firm directly about the scholarship. Only applications submitted electronically through the form below will be considered.