{"id":99330,"date":"2025-03-26T12:32:13","date_gmt":"2025-03-26T16:32:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/law\/?p=99330"},"modified":"2025-03-26T12:32:13","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T16:32:13","slug":"empowering-future-advocates-the-swenson-shelley-scholarship-opportunity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/law\/2025\/03\/26\/empowering-future-advocates-the-swenson-shelley-scholarship-opportunity\/","title":{"rendered":"Empowering Future Advocates: The Swenson &amp; Shelley Scholarship Opportunity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">$1,000<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Swenson &amp; Shelley, justice isn&#8217;t just something we fight for in the courtroom \u2014 it&#8217;s a value we invest in for the future. That\u2019s why we\u2019re proud to offer the <strong>Swenson &amp; Shelley Scholarship<\/strong> to support driven, compassionate students who are ready to make a positive impact through education and advocacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re a current or incoming college student with a strong academic record and a passion for making a difference, this scholarship could be a stepping stone toward your dreams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> <strong>Eligibility Criteria<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To apply, you must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be a <strong>United States citizen or permanent resident<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be a <strong>high school senior<\/strong>, or currently enrolled in a <strong>college or university<\/strong> in the U.S.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have a <strong>minimum GPA of 3.0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrate a strong commitment to <strong>education, leadership, and community service<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> <strong>Application Requirements<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Submit a <strong>500\u20131,000 word essay<\/strong> responding to the following prompt:<br><em>\u201cHow can personal injury attorneys make a positive difference in the lives of their clients?\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide a <strong>copy of your transcript<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Include <strong>contact information<\/strong>, including name, phone number, and email<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit all materials via the official application form<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p> <strong>Award Amount<\/strong>: $1,000<br> <strong>Deadline<\/strong>: Varies annually \u2013 check the site for current deadlines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>For full details and to apply, visit the official scholarship page:<br> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.swensonshelley.com\/scholarship-application\/\">Swenson &amp; Shelley Scholarship Application<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>$1,000 At Swenson &amp; Shelley, justice isn&#8217;t just something we fight for in the courtroom \u2014 it&#8217;s a value we invest in for the future. That\u2019s why we\u2019re proud to offer the Swenson &amp; Shelley Scholarship to support driven, compassionate students who are ready to make a positive impact through education and advocacy. 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