Today’s featured scholarship is the $2500 Cohen & Jaffe Community Volunteer Scholarship. Here are the details you need to know:
Eligibility:
Have a GPA of 2.5 (applies only to students already in college when applying)
Be admitted to or enrolled in an accredited college, university, or graduate school
Be a New York State resident
Application Requirements:
Provide proof of enrollment as well as a college or high school transcript
Agree to the scholarship’s terms and conditions
Complete and submit the application form
To be considered for the scholarship, all applicants must write a 750-word essay on one of the following topics:
Navigating Personal Injury: A Personal Perspective: Share a personal experience, either your own or someone close to you, with a personal injury incident. Reflect on the challenges faced during the aftermath and the role personal injury law played in seeking justice or compensation. Discuss what you believe could be improved in the current legal system based on your experience, and how your insights could contribute to positive change.
Advocacy Beyond the Courtroom: Personal Commitment to Social Justice: Share a personal commitment to social justice and how it intersects with personal injury law. Discuss a cause or community initiative you have been involved in that addresses the needs of those affected by personal injuries. Reflect on how your personal experiences and values influence your approach to advocating for justice beyond the courtroom, and propose innovative ways the legal community can further contribute to social justice causes.
When you have finished writing your essay, please save the document as a Microsoft Word document and attach it to the application form on this page. To meet the essay’s requirements, you may cite anecdotal stories or reference any volunteer projects that you have initiated.
Entry Deadline: June 13, 2024
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