Sponsoring Institution: Connecticut Trial Firm

Type: Education Essay Scholarship

Eligibility: Must be the first in your family to attend a four-year college with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Must be currently enrolled in a US college.

Application Deadline: This education essay scholarship is due in  the end of December. 

Highlight: Is the thought of paying for college daunting, or do you fear paying for college could stop you from even going? Well the Education Essay Scholarship offers an $1000 scholarship to a US college student. In this education essay scholarship, produce an essay on how your local and national governments can do more for the public education system to help students gain access to higher education. Nelson Mandela once said “education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world” so help your government understand how to better the public education system by writing a 750 word essay in this education essay scholarship. As a first-generation college student, you get the chance to win $1000 towards your tuition, fees, books and supply expenses at your post-secondary program choice, whilst helping to better the education system! In this education essay scholarship, you could help other people like you be able to go to college, while also winning $1000 for college!