Care Throughout the Ages Scholarship

Our team at Romano & Sumner, PLLC represents individuals on guardianship consulting or general trust and estate work, and we see many examples of caregivers assisting with the problems brought on by age, Alzheimer’s, or dementia. In these situations, caregivers make sacrifices for loved ones who need extra help and support. We wanted to recognize the value of this critical support.

We are offering a $1,000 scholarship to further the education of someone who has made sacrifices for a loved one during a time in their life when they needed extra care. We will be accepting applications for this scholarship from now until August 31, 2024. We are asking that applications write a 750-1,000 word essay discussing a time when you had to put the health of a loved one first or provided support through a career or volunteer service. Whether they were suffering from Alzheimer’s, dementia, or were at a time in their life where they just needed more help and support, discuss your experience with helping someone else, what life lessons were gained, and how has it changed your outlook on life?

Once all submissions have been received, the entries will be reviewed, and one student will be selected to receive a $1,000 award. The award will be given to the person who best responds to the prompt.

Eligibility

The scholarship is available to any individuals who fall into the following categories:

• Current high school seniors
• College student
• Graduate student for the 2024-2025 semesters
• Anyone going back to school

Academic Requirement and Performance: 

• Candidates applying for this scholarship must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good overall academic standing.

Application Requirements

Essay: 

Applicants are required to provide a well-crafted essay response, with a word count falling between 750 to 1,000 words. The essay should address the following prompt: Share a personal experience when you had to prioritize the health of another or a loved one first, whether they were suffering from Alzheimer’s, dementia, or were at a time in their life where they just needed more help and support.  Describe your role in assisting them, highlight the life lessons you gained from this experience, and explain how it has influenced your perspective on life

Resumé: 

The candidate must submit a resumé that includes up-to-date contact information and experiences, both professional and academic.

Transcript: 

Candidates are required to submit their current school transcript. If you are a first-year college student, a graduate student, or someone who has recently changed educational institutions, you may provide an unofficial transcript from your current school, along with the most recent official transcript from your previous institution. High school students and returning students must also include proof of acceptance to their chosen college or university as part of their application