Investor Advocacy Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Securities Fraud Attorneys

Regrettably, Ponzi schemes and other forms of investment fraud persistently affect retail investors. These fraudulent activities often involve intricate products and investments, such as stocks, bonds, real estate, and even cryptocurrencies. Our team at Securities Fraud Attorneys firmly believes that shareholders should receive complete transparency from the companies they invest in. This transparency should encompass the costs, risks, and individuals involved in the investment. Furthermore, we advocate for investors to be well-informed about potential red flags to watch for when deciding where to invest their hard-earned money, as well as the methods for resolving disputes, including class action litigation, securities arbitration, and SEC whistleblower claims.

Securities Fraud Attorneys is spearheaded by Scott Silver, Esq., a fervent advocate for investors and a nationally recognized attorney specializing in securities and investment fraud. As the chair of the Securities Fraud Group for the American Association of Justice and a board member of the Public Investors Advocate Bar Association (PIABA), Scott consistently champions investor rights. Recognized as one of the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Lawyers and holding a Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating, Scott and his team have successfully recovered millions of dollars for defrauded investors through class action litigation, securities arbitration, and SEC whistleblower claims.

Given these circumstances, and considering that investment opportunities are becoming increasingly accessible to younger individuals each year, we are delighted to announce the Investor Advocacy Scholarship! This single $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a current or incoming college student who fervently believes in advocating for and educating investors. If you are interested in applying, please review the Eligibility and Application Requirements sections below, and ensure you submit your application before the August 31, 2025 deadline.

Eligibility

• The scholarship is open to any current high school senior, vocational student, college student or graduate student who is a legal resident of the United States residing in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia and who is enrolled in a vocational program or two to four year post-secondary institution for the Spring 2026 Semester.
• Employees of Securities Fraud Attorneys, their immediate families (parent, child, sibling, and spouse), and persons living in the same households of such individuals (whether related or not), are not eligible to participate in the competition.
• Applicants for this scholarship should maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good overall academic standing.

Application Requirements

• Applicants must complete the form below with all necessary information.
• Applicants must submit a 750-1,000 word essay response to the prompt: Describe why you think investor advocacy is important and how it could be improved going forward.
• Please note that all essays will be checked for AI writing. If AI writing is detected in the essay, the application will be disqualified.
• Applicants must submit a professional resumé that lists their experience, both professional and academic.
• Applicants must submit 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, as well as the most recent official transcript from their prior school. High school students can submit proof of acceptance to their college or university.
• Preference will be given to students either from or attending secondary school in the state.
• The recipient of the Investor Advocacy Scholarship will be chosen during the month following the scholarship deadline.