Today’s featured scholarship is the $1000 Good Works Scholarship. Here are the details you need to know:
Eligibility:
The scholarship is open to any vocational student, college student or graduate student who is a legal resident of the United States residing in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia and who is enrolled in a vocational program or two to four year post-secondary institution for the 2024 Fall semester.
Employees of Karin Riley Porter Criminal Defense Attorney and Price Benowitz LLP, their immediate families (parent, child, sibling, and spouse), and persons living in the same households of such individuals (whether related or not), are not eligible to participate in the competition.
Candidates for this scholarship should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good overall academic standing.
Application Requirements:
The candidate must fill out the form linked here with all necessary information
The candidate must submit a 500-word essay that identifies the applicant and describes the applicant’s leadership and dedication in giving back to his or her community through community service projects, including projects involving criminal justice issues.
Please note that all essays will be checked for AI writing. If AI writing is deemed present in the essay, the application will be denied.
The candidate must submit a professional resumé that lists their experience, both professional and academic.
The candidate must submit a transcript from their current school. First-year college students, graduate students, or individuals who have recently transferred schools may submit an unofficial transcript from their current school, as well as the most recent official transcript from their prior school. High school students can submit proof of acceptance to their college or university.
Preference will be given to students either from or attending secondary school in the state of Virginia.
Entry Deadline: October 31, 2024
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