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Future Lawyer Scholarship

Dollar Amount: Up to $1,000
Deadline: October 15, 2020
Sponsor: McGilberry & Shirer LLP
Award Type: Scholarship Money
Contact Person: Ryan Nielsen
Email: Scholarship@mcgilberry.com
Posted By: Ryan Nielsen on 08/28/2020

  
Future Lawyer Scholarship
At McGilberry & Shirer, we’re excited to announce our First Annual Future Lawyer Scholarship Award. Beginning in 2020, we’re awarding $1,000 to a deserving student who authors the winning submission in our essay contest.

Application Requirements
Essay Prompt
Please write 750-1,000 words on this topic: How has the power of the president of the United States changed over the last 100 years, and has this change been good or bad?

Judging Criteria
The scholarship will be awarded to the student who best demonstrates their knowledge and passion for the subject. The winning essay will demonstrate good organization and thoughtful writing.

Submission Requirements
When: We are currently accepting submissions.
Where: Use the application form below. Fill out the required fields and attach your essay, along with a copy of your unofficial transcripts.
Deadline: The deadline for submissions is October 15, 2020.

Eligibility
To be eligible for our scholarship contest you must be enrolled in either high school or college in the United States and a legal US resident. Students with full academic scholarships are not eligible to enter this contest.
Your application must be submitted no later than the October 15, 2020 deadline. If your application is submitted after the deadline, it will not be accepted.

Winner Notification and Award Distribution
Once judgment of the submitted applications has been completed, the winner will be notified via phone, email, and/or mail.
The winner will be selected by November 15, 2020. The award will be distributed by November 20, 2020.

Use of the Award Money
The award winner understands and accepts that the scholarship monies will be sent directly to the winner’s school and shall be used only for tuition and education-related purposes.

Privacy Policy
* No information is collected from applicants other than the email application- and such material will not be shared except with permission for the purpose of awarding the scholarship. Only the winning applicant will be contacted for the purpose of awarding the scholarship.
Scholarship/Grant Site: https://www.mcgilberryandshirer.com/scholarship/
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