Parrish Law Firm Academic Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Parrish Law Firm
Overview
The Parrish Car Accident & Personal Injury Law Firm awards a $1,000 academic scholarship to a college or graduate student who demonstrates a commitment to helping others and affecting positive change. Applicants must be enrolled or admitted to an accredited college, university, or graduate program and must submit a short original video with their application. Submissions are reviewed based on the strength of the applicant’s script and their plan to use higher education to benefit others. All materials must be submitted by the firm’s November deadline.
Description: One $1,000 scholarship awarded to a deserving student who submits a 2–3 minute original video and meets the application requirements.
- Single $1,000 award
- Requires a 2–3 minute original video
- Applications due in November
Eligibility
Applicants must be in good academic standing and either currently enrolled or admitted to an accredited college, university, or graduate program. Candidates must comply with the firm’s terms and conditions and complete the online application by the stated deadline. Meeting eligibility requirements is essential for consideration; exceptions to the deadline will not be granted. The scholarship is intended to support students who plan to use their education to help others.
Eligibility: Good academic standing; enrolled or admitted to an accredited institution (undergraduate or graduate); submission of the required video; agreement to terms and conditions; completed application by the November deadline.
- Open to undergraduate and graduate students
- Good academic standing required
- Must accept the terms and conditions
Video Topic
The application requires a 2–3 minute original video that explains how the applicant plans to use their higher education to help others, innovate, or change the world. This prompt asks applicants to articulate their future goals and the impact they intend to make through their studies and career. After producing the video, applicants should upload it to YouTube as an unlisted video and include the link in the application form. Clear storytelling and a focused message are prioritized in the review.
Prompt: Describe how you will use your higher education to help others, innovate, and change the world; upload a 2–3 minute unlisted YouTube video and provide the link in your application.
- Focus on future plans and impact
- 2–3 minute unlisted YouTube video required
- Include the video link with your application
Video Requirements
Applicants must record a clear, original video that meets technical and content requirements, and must identify themselves and the scholarship in the recording. The firm allows standard video-editing tools and encourages thoughtful scripting; judging emphasizes content quality rather than editing proficiency. All media used must be copyright-free, and sources and editing credits should be listed in the video description. Use of AI-generated content is restricted: generating B-roll is permitted, but automated video generation or fake actors is prohibited and will result in disqualification.
Requirements: Record in a well-lit, steady environment; state your full name and the scholarship name; use only copyright-free content; credit sources and editing tools in the video description; AI use limited to B-roll—no automated or fake-actor videos.
- State full name and scholarship on video
- Credit sources and tools in the description
- AI-generated videos or fake actors are disallowed
Application & Deadline
All applications must be submitted through the firm’s online form and must include the required video link and any requested information. The deadline for submissions is in November; late or incomplete applications will not be considered and no exceptions will be made. Applications that do not comply with the stated terms and conditions will be disqualified. Review and award decisions are based on the submitted materials and adherence to the application rules.
Application Timeline: Submit the completed online application and include an unlisted YouTube link to your 2–3 minute video by the November deadline; late submissions are not accepted.
- Submit via the firm’s online form
- Include the unlisted YouTube video link
- Deadline: November (no exceptions)
Award Value
The scholarship awards a single $1,000 prize to a selected applicant whose submission best demonstrates commitment, clarity of purpose, and potential to help others through higher education. The selection prioritizes the quality of the applicant’s script and the strength of their plan rather than advanced video production skills. The recipient will be notified per the firm’s application process and must comply with any further award requirements. Funds are intended to support the recipient’s educational expenses.
Award Value: $1,000 scholarship awarded to one qualifying applicant.
- $1,000 single award
- Judged primarily on script and message
- Supports educational expenses