Category: General Announcements

Scholarship Amount: $1,000

Application Deadline: May 13, 2026

Overview:
The Stand Up To Distracted Driving Scholarship, offered by Kanoski Bresney, encourages students to take an active role in raising awareness about the dangers of distracted driving. This award supports students who are passionate about promoting safer communities and reducing preventable accidents.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a current student eligible to apply for outside scholarships
• Must be committed to supporting efforts that reduce distracted driving
• Must meet all guidelines listed on the scholarship webpage

Application Requirements:

• Completed scholarship application form
• Essay or personal statement related to distracted driving awareness
• Any additional materials requested by the scholarship committee

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

Scholarship Amount: $1,500

Application Deadline: May 13, 2026

Overview:
The MKFM Resilient Student Scholarship is offered by MKFM to support students who have demonstrated strength, determination, and perseverance in the face of personal challenges. This award recognizes students who continue to move forward with their education despite obstacles and celebrates their resilience and commitment to success.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a current student eligible to apply for scholarships for the 2026 school year
• Must demonstrate resilience and determination in personal or academic life
• Must meet all application guidelines outlined on the scholarship webpage

Application Requirements:

• Completed scholarship application form
• Personal statement or essay detailing your experiences and resilience
• Any additional materials requested by the scholarship committee

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

Scholarship Amount: $1,000

Application Deadline: May 11, 2026

Overview:
The OVC Lawyers Give Back Scholarship, sponsored by OVC, INC., supports students who demonstrate a commitment to helping others and giving back to their communities. This award recognizes individuals who embody compassion, leadership, and service, and who strive to make a positive impact in the lives of others.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be currently enrolled or accepted at an accredited college or university in the United States
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Must demonstrate a history of community service or efforts that reflect a dedication to helping others
• Must meet all application submission requirements before the deadline

Application Requirements:

• Completed online application form
• 500–1,000 word essay describing how you have made a difference in your community or in the lives of others
• Recent academic transcript verifying enrollment and GPA
• Any additional materials requested on the application page

For more information, visit the website at: https://www.ovclawyermarketing.com/ovc-scholarship-program

Scholarship Amount: $1,000

Application Deadline: May 11, 2026

Overview:
The Difference Makers Scholarship, presented by Brandon Wong & Associates, honors students who are making a positive impact in their communities and striving to create meaningful change. This award is designed to recognize and support individuals who demonstrate initiative, compassion, and leadership in making a difference in the lives of others.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college or university in the United States
• Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Must demonstrate community involvement, volunteerism, or service that has positively affected others
• Must meet all application submission requirements before the stated deadline

Application Requirements:

• Completed online application form
• 750–1,000 word essay describing how you have made a difference in your community or in someone’s life
• Academic transcript demonstrating current enrollment and GPA
• Any additional materials requested on the application form

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

Scholarship Amount: Over $9,000 in prizes

Application Deadline: January 30, 2026

Overview:
The Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) is hosting its 2026 First Amendment Scholars – Law Student Essay Competition to encourage critical analysis and scholarship on constitutional law and religious freedom. This year’s topic invites law students to examine how the principle of “parental rights” has changed over time. Winners will receive cash prizes and a potential publication opportunity.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be currently enrolled in a North American law school
• Eligible if graduating from law school by spring or summer 2026
• Not eligible if beginning law school for the first time in fall 2026
• Past FFRF law student essay winners may not re-enter

Application Requirements:

• Original essay (maximum 1,500 words) on the assigned topic
• Completed application form as provided on the contest webpage
• Compliance with all contest rules listed by FFRF

Prize Information:

• 1st Place: $4,000
• 2nd Place: $3,000
• 3rd Place: $2,000
• Honorable Mentions: $500 each (at judges’ discretion)

For more information, visit the website at: https://ffrf.org/studentessay