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Waple & Houk, PLLC will be awarding a $1000 scholarship to a student pursuing an undergraduate degree in pre-law studies, or a student entering law school in 2024. This is to be used exclusively for tuition or other related expenses. Students must be accepted into a program at any U.S. school for 2024 and have a GPA of 3.0 or above.
REQUIREMENTS
The following are required before the application will be considered:
- Resume
- Essay
- A letter showing acceptance
- Complete transcripts
- A headshot picture of the applicant (If selected as a winner, your image will be used when we announce on the site).
ESSAY
This scholarship application requires that students write an essay on a topic of their choice, related to an area of law that interests them. Essays should be between one and three pages in length.
AWARD
- The $1000 scholarship will be awarded in the first week of May 2024.
- A check will be sent to the recipient directly and should be used for tuition and school-related expenses only.
DEADLINE
The form below will be available for scholarship applications through 30 April 2024. No applications will be accepted after this date.
Scholarship Details
We are a diverse law firm with a primary focus on workers’ comp and family law operating out of North Carolina. This scholarship is intended to help students with high character, above-average intellect as demonstrated by academic achievement and a commitment to community service. Our scholarship is open to any American citizen, who will be attending a college, university, graduate school, or law school in the United States during the current calendar year. Only students who have a 3.0 GPA or higher may apply for this scholarship.
This $1,000 one-time scholarship award will be sent directly to the Financial Aid and Scholarships Offices of the winner’s college or university and can be used to cover the cost of tuition, fees, housing, and/or books up to the Cost of Attendance. This scholarship is not renewable. Applicants will need to submit an official transcript and one letter of recommendation from an employer or professor/teacher in addition to submitting an essay.
Essay Requirements: 750-word maximum
Essay Topic: Describe something you have done in the past year that has made a difference in your community.
How to Apply: For more information on how to apply, please visit https://waplehouklaw.com/scholarship/
Deadline: All written scholarship submission materials must be received by 11:59 PM EST on final day of the calendar year. The winner will be announced on January 31 of the following year and will receive a one-time award of $1,000 in one lump sum.
FAQs
Most scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit; thus, students distinguished by academic excellence, participation in extracurricular activities and involvement in community service have the best chance at receiving one of our firm’s awards.
Start by asking a teacher, employer or mentor. Do not ask a friend or family member. A letter of recommendation is similar to a professional reference; choose someone who can articulate your strengths and praise your accomplishments.
A winner must meet all of the standard criteria required for this scholarship but also distinguish herself from the rest of the applicants. It is suggested for you to review our website, all of the scholarship criteria, and write a thoughtful, informative essay.
The winner will be announced on January 31 of the following year for which the scholarship was applied for. All communications will occur via email. Please do not call our office.
Typically. If you are awarded this scholarship, our firm will give the award directly to the school you are attending as credit towards your tuition and other eligible expenses. Your school may adjust your unmet financial need accordingly.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Do not call or contact our law firm directly about the scholarship. Only applications submitted electronically will be considered.
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