Category: General Announcements

Amount Awarded: $2,000

Application Deadline: September 15, 2025

The Andrew Cores Family Law Group is offering a scholarship opportunity to support the next generation of legal professionals. The Future Lawyers Scholarship is designed for aspiring or current law students who demonstrate a strong commitment to their legal careers. This scholarship helps ease the financial burden of legal education while encouraging thoughtful reflection on the future of law.

Eligibility:

• Must be currently enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited U.S. law school
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 in the most recently completed academic semester
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Must be at least 17 years of age

Requirements:

• Unofficial academic transcript
• Proof of enrollment in an accredited college or university
• A professional headshot
• Contact information
• A 3 to 5-minute video addressing:
  • What inspired you to pursue a legal career?
  • How do you envision your impact on the legal community?

Selection Criteria:

• Completion of all eligibility and submission requirements
• Quality, clarity, and creativity of the video submission
• Ability to effectively communicate your goals and aspirations

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

Award Amount: $1,000

Application Deadline: November 17, 2025, by 11:59 PM

Murphy & McKinney Law Firm, P.C. is now accepting applications for its Spring 2026 Criminal Justice Scholarship. This $1,000 award is designed to support students enrolled in law programs who are passionate about improving the criminal justice system. The scholarship provides financial assistance to help cover the costs of tuition, books, and other educational expenses.

Eligibility:

• Must be enrolled full-time in an accredited U.S. law program
• Must be a U.S. resident or permanent citizen
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must demonstrate a strong interest in the criminal justice system

Requirements:

• Resume
• Headshot
• Academic transcript
• Proof of enrollment
• A 500-word essay on one of the following topics:
  • How to increase rehabilitative services for individuals under criminal justice supervision
  • How to increase access to legal representation for underserved populations
  • How to improve public education and awareness about the criminal justice system

Selection Criteria:

• Completion of all eligibility and submission requirements
• Thoughtfulness and clarity of the essay
• Academic performance and alignment with scholarship goals

The recipient will be notified by December 17, 2025.

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

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