Acker Warren Youth Mentor Scholarship
At the law firm of Acker Warren P.C., we believe that investing in youth is among the most impactful actions we can take for the future. To reflect this belief, our firm is excited to offer the Acker Warren Youth Mentor Scholarship! Inspired by Attorney Warren’s involvement in Big Brothers Big Sisters of Texas, our scholarship seeks to provide financial support for students who dedicate their time and effort to youth services, mentorships, and other related activities.
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Twice a year our Arlington, Texas firm provides two awards, each worth $1,000, to students who are starting their college careers.
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To contact us, please reach out to our team at: sserddA liamE wohS.
The deadline for our Spring 2025 scholarship is November 6, 2024.
Who Can Apply?
Eligible students for the Acker Warren Fresh Start Scholarship meet the following requirements:
You participate in a youth mentorship program of some sort, including Big Brothers Big Sisters or similar organizations
You are a freshman attending college this upcoming semester.
You are currently or will be enrolled in an accredited college or university for Fall 2024.
You are at least 17 years of age.
Ready to Apply?
When you are ready to apply for our scholarship, please include the following information:
arrowProfessional headshot (.JPEG)
arrowProof of enrollment (PDF or .docx)
arrowProof of participation in youth mentorship program (PDF or .docx)
arrowEssay of approximately (PDF or .docx) 500-1,000 words
Use the essay to answer ONE of the following questions:
AWhy do you believe youth services and mentorship programs are vital to the community? Please provide examples from your own experience or observations.
BHow does starting fresh benefit you, and what may be some of the drawbacks?
Choosing Our Winner…
After the deadline, it will take our scholarship team approximately one month to review all applications and select the winner. We review each application diligently and consider the following evaluation criteria to determine the best applicant:
penDid the applicant meet all criteria and provide all requested information?bulbIs the applicant’s writing creative, organized, and of high quality?keysDoes the essay fully answer the prompt and meet the required word count?
- Award
- $1,000
- Scopes
- External
- Deadline
- 11/06/2024