Mistakes are an inevitable part of life. From our earliest moments to the peaks of our careers, every person will encounter moments of error and misjudgment. However, these moments do not define who we are, nor should they command the course of our lives. It’s within these moments that we have the opportunity for growth and self-discovery. Everyone deserves a second chance.
Our team at Goldman Wetzel, PLLC created The Back on Track Scholarship to express our belief that a single misstep should not define an individual’s journey through life. We recognize that resilience can come from times of adversity, and we aim to empower individuals to learn from their mistakes. We invite students to reflect on a moment of misjudgment and the actions they took to get themselves back on the right track. Through this scholarship, we hope to foster an encouraging environment that celebrates the strength of accountability, redemption, self-reflection, and personal growth. By sharing their stories, applicants can inspire others who may be experiencing similar obstacles.
Award Amount: $1,000
Application Deadline: February 28, 2025
Eligibility
- This scholarship opportunity is available to current high school seniors, vocational students, college students, or graduate students who are legal residents of the United States, reside in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia, and are enrolled in either a vocational program or two to four-year post-secondary institution for the 2024-2025 academic year.
- Employees of Goldman Wetzel, PLLC, their immediate families (parents, children, siblings, and spouses), and persons living in the same households of such individuals (whether related or not) are not eligible to apply.
- Eligible candidates for this scholarship should maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and demonstrate good academic standing.
Application Requirements
- The candidate must fill out the form below with all necessary information
- The candidate must submit a 750-1000 word essay response to the prompt below:
- We understand that one mistake shouldn’t derail your future. Reflect on an instance when you made a regrettable decision and detail the actions you took to steer your life back on track.
- Please note that all essays will be checked for AI writing. If AI writing is deemed present in the essay, the application will be denied.
- The candidate must submit a professional resumé that lists their professional and academic experience.
- The candidate 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 and the most recent official transcript from their prior school. High school students must also 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 2024 Back On Track Scholarship will be chosen during the month following the scholarship deadline. Please send any scholarship questions to st.pete-bradenton@goldmanwetzel.com with the subject line “2024 Back On Track Scholarship”.
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