Pumphrey Law Resources Pumphrey Law Scholarship

Semi-Annual Pumphrey Law Scholarship

Pumphrey Law Firm awards scholarships to college-bound seniors and college students based on demonstrated academic achievement, financial need, and an expressed interested in legal issues and legal studies.

FALL 2017 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

• Madelyn Pendarvis
• Yuilyn Chang Chusan
• Michelle Bizet

Information about the Semi-Annual Pumphrey Law Scholarship

• What are the eligibility requirements for the Semi-Annual Pumphrey Law Scholarship?
• What information must be submitted to be considered for the Semi-Annual Pumphrey Law Scholarship?
• What are the submission deadlines and other key dates?
• How should I submit an application for consideration for the Semi-Annual Pumphrey Law scholarship?
• How much is the scholarship award?

Eligibility

In order to be eligible for the Semi-Annual Pumphrey Law Scholarship, applicants must:

• Be a Florida resident
• Accepted or currently enrolled in an accredited college or university in the U.S.
• Demonstrated good character and academic achievement

Requirements

Each applicant must submit the following documents to the link here.

• A completed application form.
• A current unofficial high school or college transcript or enrollment verification
• A typed essay 500-800 words on one of the following topics: (Students may enter submission for multiple topics)
  1. Dangers of underage drinking/drug use and the impact it can have on a student.
  2. If you could change or create any law, what would it be and why?
  3. What do you think are some of the negative effects of social media on high school and college students?

Key Dates

• The application and supporting material must be received by August 1, 2017
• The scholarship winner will be selected and notified on August 7, 2017

Submission Instructions

Completed materials can be submitted in the following manner:

• Email: Taylor@donpumphrey.com
• Please, no phone calls. Please direct all questions via email to Taylor Kurtz, Digital Marketing Specialist at Pumphrey Law, at Taylor@donpumphrey.com.

Award(s)

• Three winners will be chosen for a $500 scholarship.
• The scholarship must be applied to tuition or other education-related expenses. The award will be paid to the winner’s educational institution directly.

Past Winners

Fall 2017

1.) Madelyn Pendarvis (Florida State University) – Fall 2017 Award Winner

Read Madelyn’s Winning Essay

2.) Michelle Bizet (University of Florida): 2017 Fall Scholarship Award Winner

Read Michelle’s Winning Essay and her Essay Thanking Pumphrey Law!

3.) Yuilyn A. Chang (Florida International University) – 2017 Fall Scholarship Award Winner

Read Yuilyn’s Winning Essay

Fall 2016

Lauren Sumners (Florida State University): 2016 Fall Scholarship Award Winner

Read Lauren’s Winning Essay

Terms and Conditions

Only completed applications will be considered. The winner is chosen based on the sole discretion of Pumphrey Law. By applying for the scholarship, applicants agree to the terms and conditions of Pumphrey Law and the Pumphrey Law Scholarship.