Name: The May Firm Bi‑Annual Scholarship Fund
Award Amount: $1,000
Information and Eligibility:
The May Firm Bi‑Annual Scholarship is offered by The May Firm, a California-based personal injury law firm founded by attorney Robert May—himself the first in his family to attend college. The scholarship aims to reduce financial barriers and support students pursuing higher education by recognizing resilience and personal growth following adversity.
Applicants are required to submit a 300-word essay describing a traumatic experience in their life and how they overcame it. In addition, applicants must include a current resume listing their GPA and the college or community college they attend or plan to attend. Winners are chosen based on the essay’s quality and personal insight rather than academic merit or financial need.
Eligibility criteria include:
Application Process
All applicants must submit:
Deadline:
Scholarship winners are publicly announced and recognized on the firm’s Facebook page shortly after selection.
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