Scholarship & Award
Encouraging the youth within the communities that the Serious Injury Law Group serves.
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Serious About Your Education? We're Serious About You.
We believe that education is the best way to better the community, and for us, it starts with the youth. We aim to inspire students to fulfill their goals in the career field or trade of their choice.
The Serious Injury Law Group has decided to support students who have shown significant improvement and promise in their educational commitments. Therefore, we are offering high school seniors an opportunity to receive a scholarship to continue their education. Additionally, middle and high school students will have a chance to receive awards for improved academic performance. We believe that our future begins with allowing our youth access to education, and we will do our best to support them on their journey.
Scholarship and Award Overview
Scholarship
- 15 scholarships will be given out for the 2026 – 2027 school year
- A scholarship award of $2,500 will be awarded to a student pursuing a full-time degree at a college, university, or secondary institution of their choice
- Must be a high school senior
- Minimum GPA 3.0 unweighted
Award
- 25 awards will be given out for the 2026 – 2027 school year
- An award of $500 will be granted to students who have shown great academic improvement
- Students 7th-12th grade are eligible
- Must show 1 letter grade improvement from previous school year
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Application Information
General Requirements
- Students must be in grades 7th – 12th
- The minimum grade requirement is a 70 (C) average
- For example, if the student had a 60 (D) average for the previous school year, they must end the current school year with at least a 70 (C) or better
- Students must provide two official report cards; one from the previous school year, and another from the year prior to the last
- Must provide one letter of recommendation from a teacher or administrator from the current school year
- Must provide a one-page essay on the following topic: How have you improved academically since last year?
- The application deadline will be updated per application window.
Amount
- Each student will receive a one-time award of $500
Selection Criteria
The winning recipient of the Serious Injury Law Group award will be selected based on demonstration of scholastic improvement year over year, outstanding moral character, and commitment to education.
General Requirements
- High school senior who has been accepted into a college, university, or trade school
- Must provide two letters of recommendation from a teacher, administrator, or employer
- Prospective beneficiary must be of good moral conduct
- Student must provide acceptance letter from the institution of their choice
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 unweighted
- Must provide a one-page essay on one of the following topics:
- Why are you most deserving of this scholarship?
- What are your long-term dreams and aspirations?
- How have you improved scholastically since freshman year?
- The application deadline will be updated per application window.
General Requirements
- Each scholarship will be a one-time award of $2,500
Financial Award Scheme
The scholarship will be eligible for books, tuition, meal expenses, and room and board.
Selection Criteria
The winning recipient of the Serious Injury Law Group scholarship will be selected based on scholastic improvement, outstanding moral character, and commitment to higher education.
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American Association for Justice
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