Breaking the Stigma Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Amicus Legal Group

The stigma associated with disabilities remains a pervasive issue in our society, impacting individuals on a daily basis. Despite significant strides made in dismantling both physical and mental stigmas, they persistently permeate our societal fabric. At Amicus Legal Group, we are deeply committed to addressing this issue.

As a law firm specializing in personal injury, we are dedicated to ensuring that victims of injustice receive the compensation they are entitled to, thereby enabling them to resume a fulfilling life. We understand that post-accident, individuals face a myriad of new challenges, which can be daunting. It is disheartening to witness our clients grappling with societal stigma in addition to these challenges.

Consequently, we have established the Breaking the Stigma Scholarship. Our aspiration is that this scholarship will stimulate increased awareness and conversation around these issues. We firmly believe that open dialogue is a crucial step towards education, healing, and societal growth.

We invite students to submit essays discussing strategies for society to effectively dismantle stigmas associated with various disabilities. Reflect on personal challenges you have surmounted and discuss how societal stigmas related to your disability have influenced your life. One student will be selected to receive a $1,000 scholarship towards their educational pursuits.

For comprehensive information on eligibility, requirements, and the application process, please continue reading.

Application Requirements

A) A 700-1,000 word essay responding to the prompt: How can society better work to break disability stigmas.

B) A resume detailing professional and academic experiences, along with current contact information

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

D) Agreement to the terms and conditions of the 2022 Breaking the Stigma Scholarship

Eligibility

A) The scholarship is open to any current high school senior, college student, or graduate student who is a legal resident of the United States.

B) Applicants must be accepted or enrolled in a two to five-year post-secondary institution.

C) Employees of Amicus Legal Group, their immediate families (parent, child, sibling, and spouse), and persons living in the same households (whether related or not), are not eligible to participate in the competition.

D) Applicants for this scholarship should maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good overall academic standing.