First Responders Scholarship

McCraw Law Group is proud to announce the First Responders Scholarship awarding $1,000 to a student with a unique appreciation for and perspective of first responders. First responders are at the front lines of traumatic injuries and devastating emotional pain and suffering every day. Unfortunately, these heroes often don’t receive the recognition they deserve or the emotional treatment they may need.

First responders answer the call for help no matter the circumstances, time, location, or situation of an emergency. Some of us would not be here if it were not for the brave actions of a first responder.  Through natural disasters, fires, and acts of terror, these men and women run toward danger while others flee. Sacrifice is a common word to describe the life of a first responder, their friends, and their families. Some make the ultimate sacrifice of laying down their own lives in the pursuit of saving someone else’s.

Here at McCraw Law Group, we support and respect these courageous people and would like to honor them with this scholarship. If you are an aspiring first responder, a first responder continuing their education, or have been majorly impacted by a first responder, we want to hear your story!

Scholarship Eligibility

Eligibility for this scholarship requires that the applicant be enrolled in a college, university, graduate, or law school. They can be a GED holder planning to attend college during the upcoming semester. The applicant should also be in good academic standing with a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Applicants can be from outside of Texas but there is a preference for students within McKinney, Denton, Frisco, Wylie, Amarillo, and Sulphur Springs.

Application

To apply for this scholarship, please submit:

• A current resume,
• A school transcript, and
• An essay of 500-1,000 words discussing the role of first responders in today’s society and how their roles contribute to public safety. How has your experience with a first responder, as a first responder, or as a family member of a first responder shaped your life? What can be done to assist the difficult job of first responders?

Deadline

The deadline to submit your application is August 31, 2025.

Thank you for your interest in the McCraw Law Group First Responders Scholarship.