Akron Law Announcements

Scholarship Amount: $1,000
Application Deadline: July 22, 2025

Overview:
The Newland & Newland Food Allergy Scholarship is offered by the law firm Newland & Newland, LLP to support students who have personally faced the challenges of living with food allergies. This scholarship aims to raise awareness about food allergies while providing financial assistance to a student pursuing higher education.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be currently enrolled or accepted to an accredited college, university, or graduate school in the United States
• Must have a diagnosed food allergy
• Must be in good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Application Requirements:

• Completed scholarship application form
• 750–1,000 word essay discussing how living with a food allergy has impacted your life, including challenges and coping strategies
• Proof of enrollment or acceptance to an accredited institution
• Academic transcript showing current GPA

For more information, visit the website at: https://www.newlandlaw.com/newland-and-newland-about-our-firm/scholarship

Scholarship Amount: $1,000

Application Deadline: October 31, 2025

The Parks, Whitesell & Lanza Future Lawyers Scholarship supports undergraduate students who aspire to attend law school. Offered by the law firm of Parks, Whitesell & Lanza, this scholarship is intended to encourage the next generation of legal professionals by easing the financial burden of higher education.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a current undergraduate student
• Must have plans to attend law school in the future
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Must be in good academic standing

Application Requirements:

• Completed scholarship application form
• 750-word essay on the prompt provided on the scholarship page
• Academic transcript

For more information, visit the website at: https://www.pwm-law.com/scholarship

Scholarship Amount: $1,000

Application Deadline: October 31, 2025

The DiQuattro Law Offices Overcoming Adversity Scholarship is awarded to a student who has demonstrated resilience and perseverance in the face of personal challenges. Offered by DiQuattro Law Offices, this scholarship aims to support individuals who have turned adversity into strength and are now pursuing higher education as a step toward a brighter future.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be currently enrolled or accepted at an accredited college, university, or graduate program in the U.S.
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Must have experienced and overcome significant adversity

Application Requirements:

• Completed scholarship application form
• Original essay (750–1,000 words) on how you have overcome adversity and how it has shaped your educational and career goals
• Academic transcript
• Proof of enrollment or acceptance

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

Scholarship Amount: $1,000

Application Deadline: August 15, 2025

The Ramage Law Group Single Parent Scholarship is dedicated to supporting single parents who are pursuing higher education while raising their children. Offered by The Ramage Law Group, a Texas-based family law firm, this scholarship aims to ease the financial burden for those balancing parenting and academic goals. It recognizes the resilience and commitment of single parents who are working to create better futures for their families.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a single parent
• Must be enrolled in an accredited college, university, or trade school for Fall 2025
• Must be a U.S. resident
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0

Application Requirements:

• Completed scholarship application form
• Original essay (750–1,000 words) on the topic: “How has being a single parent shaped your goals and what do you hope to achieve through your education?”
• Academic transcript
• Proof of enrollment or acceptance for Fall 2025

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

Scholarship Amount: $1,500 per semester

Application Deadline: December 10, 2025 by 11:59 PM

Overview:
The Hutchison & Foreman Committing to Justice Scholarship, provided by the law firm Hutchison & Foreman, PLLC, is awarded each semester to support aspiring lawyers passionate about civil rights and employment discrimination advocacy. The scholarship seeks to empower students committed to justice and equity.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be currently enrolled at an accredited law school.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Demonstrate a genuine interest in representing plaintiffs in civil rights or employment discrimination cases.

Application Requirements:

• Proof of law school enrollment (such as acceptance letter or class schedule).
• Consent for publication of your submission if awarded.
• A 3–5 minute video addressing the question: “What inspired you to take an interest in and pursue issues involving civil rights and employment discrimination?”

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