Price Benowitz Social Justice Scholarship
Price Benowitz LLP believes strongly in advancing the cause of social justice and ensuring that all people, regardless of their socio-economic standing, can realize their full potential and, in turn, give back to their communities. A strong component of any successful social justice program is education, and the firm is equally dedicated to providing valuable educational opportunities to future lawyers and other students who are also passionate about affecting positive social change through volunteer and professional work opportunities. As such, we are pleased to sponsor the annual Price Benowitz Social Justice Scholarship, which will seek to achieve the goals of championing social justice through quality education.
Since the early 20th century, leaders within legal communities around the world have been at the forefront of fighting for social justice for some of the most underrepresented members of society. While significant progress has been made in this realm, there is still much to be done. Until all people benefit from equal opportunities in legal, educational, and social circles, that work will continue. Price Benowitz is dedicated to this effort and in supporting those students who are destined to become tomorrow’s social justice leaders. With that in mind, we are pleased to offer this $1,000 scholarship to college students who plan to pursue a post-secondary degree.
Criteria for eligibility and selection:
- The scholarship program is open to undergraduate, community college, and graduate students enrolled in an accredited post-secondary educational institution within the United States.
- The candidate for scholarship has a proven interest in furthering a social justice agenda through prior educational, professional, and volunteer work experiences.
- The candidate must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Application requirements:
The Price Benowitz Social Justice Scholarship Program welcomes all undergraduate students who meet the above criteria to apply. Applicants will be assessed on the following terms:
- A current resume.
- A 500 word letter of intent that identifies the applicant and describes the applicant’s drive and dedication to social justice causes.
- A current, official academic transcript from the applicant’s school.
- You can, in lieu of the letter of intent, submit a video application demonstrating your drive and dedication to social justice causes.
Application deadline and instructions:
Deadline: March 1st, 2016 and we will be announcing the winner by May 1st 2016. To be considered eligible, interested applicants must submit their letter of intent, academic transcripts, and resume via US mail or fax. Address fax or mail submissions to:
Price Benowitz Social Justice Scholarship
Attn: Firm Administrator
409 7th Street, NW
Suite 200
Washington, DC 20004
Fax: (202) 664-1331
For questions please e-mail hr@pricebenowitz.com
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