Survivor Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Warren Firm

Overview

The Warren Firm, PLLC offers the Survivor Scholarship to support students who have overcome significant personal challenges. The scholarship invites applicants to share a personal or close-to-them injury, describe its impact, and explain how they have grown from the experience. The program emphasizes resilience and the intention to use past experiences to help others. One recipient will be awarded funds to assist with continued education.

Description: An essay-focused scholarship for students to describe a difficult situation related to injury and explain how they will apply their experiences to future goals.

• Essay-centered award focused on resilience and community impact.
• Open to students in accredited U.S. postsecondary programs.
• One recipient will be funded each award cycle.

Eligibility

Applicants must be enrolled in or planning to attend an accredited community college, undergraduate, or graduate program within the United States. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required. Eligibility applies to current students and those with proof of admission for the upcoming term. Applicants must meet these academic and enrollment criteria to be considered.

Eligibility: Current enrollment or documented acceptance to an accredited U.S. postsecondary program and a 3.0+ GPA.

• Enrollment or proof of acceptance at an accredited U.S. school.
• Minimum cumulative GPA: 3.0.
• Applies to community college, undergraduate, and graduate students.

Application Requirements

A complete application includes multiple documents to verify academic standing and to present the applicant’s story. Required materials include a resume with contact information, an academic transcript showing cumulative GPA, and a personal essay of 750–1,000 words. Applicants who are not currently enrolled must provide proof of acceptance into their planned school for the upcoming semester. Submitting all requested documents is necessary for consideration.

Application: Resume, transcript, proof of acceptance if applicable, and a 750–1,000-word essay explaining the applicant’s experience and intended use of scholarship funds.

• Resume with current contact details.
• Academic transcript showing cumulative GPA.
• 750–1,000-word essay plus a brief statement on how funds will be used.

Selection and Award

The Warren Firm’s team will review submitted applications and select one winner based on the stated criteria and materials provided. Selection is based on the strength of the essay, supporting documents, and demonstrated resilience and intent to make a positive impact. The chosen recipient will receive a monetary award to support their educational expenses. Specific scoring metrics are not published.

Award Value: The selected winner will receive $1,000 to assist with continued education.

• One recipient selected by The Warren Firm’s review committee.
• Decision based on submitted materials and demonstrated impact.
• Award amount: $1,000 to support educational costs.