Awards and Scholarships

  • Scholarship Opportunities

    • Douglas E. Kuthy Scholarship
      • Name of scholarship & link: Douglas E. Kuthy Scholarship
        https://www.douglaskuthy.com/scholarship-application/
      • Deadline: June 1, 2025
      • Description: Douglas E. Kuthy Estate Planning Attorney is delighted to announce an annual scholarship opportunity aimed at supporting the education of students pursuing law or related studies. Our client-focused firm values each individual’s needs, prioritizing Confidence, Courage, and Determination in our approach.

    The $500 scholarship will aid recipients with tuition, fees, and other educational expenses.

      • Qualifications:

    §  Be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States.

    §  Submit proof of acceptance into an accredited undergraduate program in pre-law or a related field, or proof of acceptance and enrollment in an accredited law school for the Fall of the scholarship year.

    §  Demonstrate academic achievement with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 at the undergraduate level.

    • Swenson & Shelley Law Scholarship
      • Name of scholarship & link: Swenson & Shelley Law Scholarship
        https://www.swensonshelley.com/scholarship-application/
      • Deadline: June 5, 2025
      • Description: Swenson & Shelley Law is delighted to announce its annual scholarship, open to students preparing to enroll in school in the fall of 2025 as either pre-law undergraduates or first-year law students. This $1,000 scholarship aims to assist in covering expenses for students who have been accepted into schools across the United States.

    They are committed to supporting education by awarding two scholarship winners $1,000 each. This initiative showcases their dedication to helping students achieve their academic goals and making a significant positive impact on their educational journey.

      • Qualifications:

    §  A completed resume

    §  A one to three (1-3) page typed essay on a topic of the student’s choice related to the area of law they intend to pursue

    §  A complete copy of school transcripts

    §  An acceptance letter from a school within the United States

    §  Proof of legal residency in the U.S. (e.g., birth certificate, passport, permanent resident card, etc. Social security cards will not be accepted.)

    • Gabe Jenks Memorial Scholarship
      • Name of scholarship & link: Gabe Jenks Memorial Scholarship
        https://www.addicted.org/scholarship.html
      • Deadline: July 1, 2025
      • Description: Our first selectee Annee Grayson, inspired our organization to name our scholarship after her late brother Gabriel “Gabe” Jenks, who passed away due to fentanyl poisoning. We honor his memory through our commitment to helping those affected by substance use. The DRS Scholarship will award $1,000 to the winner. This will be distributed per your school’s financial aid policies.
      • Qualifications:

    §  Be a full-time college or university student (individuals taking 12 credits – about four classes each semester)

    §  Be at least 18 years old

    §  An original 1000-1500 word essay including personal experience, individual viewpoints on our nation’s drug epidemic, and one’s own ideas on how to make things better.

    • Creativity Leads to Success – Dixie Belle Paint Scholarship
      • Name of scholarship & link: Creativity Leads to Success – Dixie Belle Paint Scholarship
        https://dixiebellepaint.com/scholarship/
      • Deadline: June 15, 2025
      • Description: We are excited to offer the "Creativity Leads to Success" scholarship, aimed at recognizing and rewarding innovative thinkers who have utilized their creativity to achieve a successful outcome. We invite applicants to submit an essay detailing a specific event, project, or time where your creative approach led to a success. Your submission should describe the challenge you faced, the unique and imaginative solution you developed, the steps you took to implement it, and the successful outcome that resulted. Additionally, please briefly reflect on what you learned from this experience and how it has shaped your approach to problem-solving and future endeavors. Essays will be evaluated on the originality of the creative solution, the quality of the story, and the impact of the outcome or lesson learned. Humor is always appreciated as well. We look forward to hearing your inspiring stories of creativity in action!
      • Qualifications:

    §  Be a US citizen that is at least 18 years or older

    §  Must be attending college or grad school by Fall 2025

    • Dan Moscatiello Grant
      • Name of scholarship & link:  Dan Moscatiello Grant  

    https://danmoscatiellogrant.com

      • Deadline: January 31, 2025
      • Description: We are excited to announce the Dan Moscatiello Grant Scholarship. Students who apply will be eligible for $1000. This scholarship is open to all majors. Involvement in community service or extracurricular activities is preferred but not required. 
      • Qualifications:

    §  All applicants must be currently enrolled full-time at an accredited U.S. university or college

    §  Candidates must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale

    §  Candidates must complete the required essay to apply.

    • Civil Rights Scholarship
      • Name of scholarship & link:  Civil Rights Scholarship
        https://www.fedemploymentlaw.com/the-devadoss-law-firm-civil-rights-scholarship/
      • Deadline: March 3, 2025
      • Description: The Devadoss Law Firm is excited to announce the Civil Rights Scholarship. Students who apply will be eligible for $1000. To apply for this scholarship applicants must submit a 5-minute video or 1000-word essay discussing questions listed on their website.
      • Qualifications:

    §  A current or aspiring law student

    §  Citizen or permanent resident of the United States

    §  Enrolled at an accredited college or university within the United States as an undergraduate or graduate student

    §  At least 17 years of age

    For more information, contact: Financial Aid Office at onestop@uconn.edu

If you have any questions, please contact Jessamy Hoffmann at 860-486-0462.