We thank you for your application! The scholarship application process is now closed and will open again on January 1st, 2025.
As a personal injury law firm, Kaine Law is dedicated to improving local communities and achieving justice on all fronts. To that end, we have established the Growing Your Community Scholarship.
In terms of eligibility, we are looking for either current high school, undergraduate, or graduate students or soon-to-be students that were accepted to an accredited college, university, or graduate school.
The $1,500 award will go to the entrant whom Kaine Law deems to be most in line with our vision of improving communities. Whether through the creation of community service projects, enrollment in volunteer opportunities, or other factors, write a compelling essay on your commitment to your school and community and you could win $1,500 toward your education.
A smiling woman in her college cap and gown. All current high school, undergraduate, or graduate students are eligible for the Growing Your Community Scholarship award.
About the Growing Your Community Scholarship
Community is at the heart of any good personal injury law firm. At Kaine Law, we desire to improve our local area by helping injured people get justice and compensation for harms they suffered through no fault of their own. But we recognize that there are hundreds of ways to help grow your community.
We developed the Growing Your Community Scholarship as a way to reward and encourage students who think about and implement ways to serve others. This can be something as simple as volunteering at a soup kitchen or as complex as creating your own non-profit.
There is no better way to assist others in improving their communities than by encouraging education, but schooling often costs a prohibitive amount of money. That’s why we offer $1,500 to the person who shows true dedication to their community.
Eligibility for the Growing Your Community Scholarship
In order to be eligible for the Growing Your Community Scholarship, you must submit your application using the form on this page. An application should include a 1,000 to 1,500-word essay describing your dedication to your school and the local community at large.
Applicants must also meet the following criteria in order to be considered for the $1,500 award:
- GPA of at least 3.0
- Admitted to or enrolled in an accredited college, university, or graduate school in the U.S.
- OR Enrolled in an accredited high school in the U.S. (AND admitted to a accredited college)
- Provide proof of enrollment or acceptance into accredited institutions
- Agree to the terms and conditions of the Growing Your Community Scholarship
- Application submitted by the deadline of October 1, 2024
Please submit an unofficial transcript showing your GPA as well as proof of your acceptance or enrollment in an accredited institution with your application.
For your essay to be eligible please include the following:
- A header where you mention your full name; the name of the scholarship; the name of the institution you are enrolled in; the mailing address from your financial aid office where we can mail the award; the e-mail address and phone number from your financial aid office; the student ID number.
- A catchy and original title.
- A bibliography where you mention all the sources of information used (eg: books, sites; articles, magazines, reports, etc.)
- Citations
Once finished you must save your essay in PDF format and name it using the following example: “Kaine Law Growing Your Community Scholarship – Student Name”. Lastly, you must submit your essay through the form.
How to Apply
To apply for the Growing Your Community Scholarship, submit your essay and associated materials using the form provided on this page. Entries submitted via email, mail, or other means than the provided form will not be considered. Please note: applying for this scholarship is free of charge.
Applications must be received by: October 1, 2024.
After the deadline, all submissions will be reviewed by our scholarship selection committee. Depending on the number of applications we receive, the decision process can take anywhere from 1-3 months.
We regret that, for legal reasons, we are unable to accept calls, emails, or other communication regarding the scholarship, or answer any questions, other than those submitted here. All the necessary details about this scholarship can be found above. We will make sure to contact you in case we need any further information.
Any applications received after the deadline will not be taken into consideration.
Terms and Conditions
For a full list of terms and conditions, please see our Growing Your Community Scholarship terms and conditions page.
Previous Winners
2022 Winner: Lily Wallace
2023 Winner: Nikhil Jagnathan
