Value of Mentorship Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by McDonald at Law

At McDonald at Law, our attorneys are not just legal professionals, but also community leaders who believe in the power of mentorship. Numerous studies have demonstrated the positive impact of mentorship on school retention rates, graduation rates, and overall personal and professional fulfillment. Our lead attorney, Michael McDonald, is a testament to this belief. He has mentored numerous young lawyers, providing guidance both within and outside the firm. His mentorship extends beyond the firm, as he has conducted classes and seminars on a variety of legal topics, ranging from automobile insurance law to strategies for winning a first civil trial. Attorney McDonald is deeply committed to nurturing the potential of Pennsylvania's youth and guiding them towards a successful future.

In recognition of the importance of mentorship, our firm is proud to announce the Value of Mentorship Scholarship. We invite you to share your own experiences of mentoring someone. We are interested in understanding how the experience contributed to your personal and professional growth, and how it benefited the person you mentored. The scholarship, valued at $1,000, has a submission deadline of November 30, 2022. Further details regarding eligibility and application requirements are provided below.

Eligibility Criteria

A) The scholarship is open to all current high school seniors, college students, and graduate students who are legal residents of the United States and residing in the country. Applicants must be enrolled in a two to five-year post-secondary institution for the Spring 2023 semester.

B) Employees of McDonald at Law, their immediate family members (parents, children, siblings, and spouses), and individuals residing in the same household are not eligible to participate in the competition.

C) Applicants should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good academic standing.

Application Requirements

A) Applicants are required to submit an essay of 750-1,000 words responding to the prompt: Share an experience where you mentored someone. How did this experience benefit both parties and what did you learn from it?

B) Applicants must submit a professional resume detailing their academic and professional experiences.

C) Applicants must provide a transcript from their current school. First-year college students, graduate students, or individuals who have recently transferred schools may submit an unofficial transcript from their current school, along with the most recent official transcript from their previous school. High school students must also provide proof of acceptance to their college or university.

D) The recipient of the Value of Mentorship Scholarship will be selected in the month following the scholarship deadline.