Will be attending an accredited college or university for the Fall 2023 semester
Will be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program when the award is received
Is at least 17 years of age upon submitting their application
Is a citizen or permanent resident of the United States
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To apply for the scholarship, complete and submit the digital application. Please prepare the following materials:
Contact information
Proof of enrollment
Headshot
A high-quality video response to the video prompt “Why do you think it is important for people with disabilities to have access to quality education? How do you think your disability has affected your life choices?”
Write a 700-850 word essay on provided topic, along with personal info such as your name, address, email and current or last GPA. Share some details about yourself (290 characters max) to really stand out from other applicants.
Essay Topics
Discovering ways to reduce, reuse and recycle as well as how to fix everyday actions that negatively impact the environment is essential for making lasting changes
Simple Tips For Living A More Sustainable Lifestyle
Are the detrimental daily habits of modern society eroding Mother Earth’s health and wellbeing?
Is exploring future careers that will bring them fulfillment
High school senior, undergraduate student, graduate student
Current U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
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There are many people who look back on their lives with regret, wishing they had chosen different paths when they were younger. Many people who make wrong choices early on haven’t given themselves enough time to truly explore what a satisfying career looks like for them. It’s extremely important for students to give plenty of thought to their future career. The Career Search Scholarship seeks to support a student who is educating themselves and exploring potential careers that align with their goals.
Be currently enrolled or intending to enroll (i.e., as of January 2023) as a full-time student in Business or Engineering areas of study at an accredited university in Canada or U.S.; and to support the application with appropriate documentation, including but not limited to: school transcripts (unofficial), invitation or acceptance letter from the institution.
Maintain a minimum 75% average or equal GPA from the most recent term/semester
Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, U.S. citizen or Green Card holder or student visa holder or study permit holder and be able to support it with a clear and legible photocopy.
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Essay submission:
As the second part of the application process, all applicants must prepare an essay. The essay must be 750 words maximum length. In addition to providing your personal story and an explanation as to why you deserve this scholarship, you are required to explain why you believe either business or engineering is important in Canada’s/U.S. economy and how you feel you will make a difference in your chosen industry.
The scholarship is open to any current high school senior, 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 for the 2023 semester.
Candidates for this scholarship should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good overall academic standing.
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The candidate must submit a 750 – 1000 word essay response to the prompt: The military men and women of this country volunteer to protect and serve. Please write an essay describing why you decided to join the military, who helped you get to where you are now, and what motivates you.
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 must also submit proof of acceptance to their college or university.
The scholarship is open to any current high school senior, 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 five year post-secondary institution for the 2023 Fall semester.
Employees of Solution Now Law Firm, 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.
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The candidate must submit a 750-1000 word essay response to the prompt: Disability is often perceived as a disadvantage, though there are challenges, living with a disability can allow people to make discoveries about themselves that they may have never explored prior. Many of the brave veterans the attorneys at Solution Now Law Firm work with don’t let their injuries hold them back, but instead, use them as a means to push forward. This scholarship is open to students who have a disability, either internal or external, who can share their stories of how they use their situation as an advantage and turn their disability into a strength.
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 must also submit proof of acceptance to their college or university.
The scholarship is open to any current high school senior, vocational student, college student, or graduate student in the United States residing in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia.
Students must be enrolled in a vocational program or two to a five-year post-secondary institution for the upcoming academic year.
Immediate family members (parent, child, sibling, and spouse), and persons living in the same households (whether related or not) of KGS Law PLLC staff and attorneys, are not eligible to participate in the competition.
A minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher is required.
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The candidate must submit a 750 -1,000 word essay response to the prompt: With so many different cultures and languages in the community, we are asking students to talk about traditions that are important to their families and ways society can be more inclusive to everyone.
The candidate must submit a professional resumé that lists their professional and academic experience
The candidate must submit a transcript from their current school
First-year college students, graduate students, or individuals who have recently transferred need to submit an official transcript from their prior school and an unofficial transcript from their current school
High school students must also submit proof of acceptance to their college or university
1) Be attending college or university on a full-time or part-time basis no later than September 2023.
2) Have achieved a GPA of 2.5 or greater during their last academic year.
3) Submit an answer to the essay question no later than 11:59 PM EST on the day of the deadline.
4) Be a resident of one of the following countries:
A) Canada
B) United States
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In under 1000 words, please answer only ONE of the following questions:
1) “What are the three most important things that an Accountant does for a Company?”
2) “What are the three most important things that an Accountant does for an Individual?”
Every essay must follow basic rules of format and grammar. Every paper must contain a beginning (introductory paragraph), a middle (several supporting paragraphs that comprise the body of the paper), and an end (concluding paragraph). Grammar is vital for essay composition. Sentence fragments, misspellings, and improper punctuation denote a carelessly-written and poorly-conceived paper. Lastly, if you are going to quote a source word for word, please ensure you cite your source using MLA or APA formatting.