Value of Mentorship Scholarship

McDonald at Law and its attorneys strive to be an example for those in the community and are firm believers that mentoring matters. Time and time again, studies have shown that mentorship aids in retention in schools, increased graduation rates, and a greater sense of fulfillment for both parties in the relationship. Head attorney, Michael McDonald, has mentored and taught many young lawyers and has helped them both inside and outside the law firm. He has taught classes and held seminars on everything from automobile insurance law to winning your first civil trial. Attorney McDonald is very passionate about mentoring Pennsylvania’s youth and helping guide them towards future success.

That is why our law firm has decided to offer the Value of Mentorship Scholarship! For this scholarship, we want you to tell us about a time where you had to mentor someone. Tell us how the experience helped both parties professionally and personally. What did you learn from the experience and how did you grow? The deadline for this $1,000 scholarship is November 30, 2022. You can find more details about eligibility and the application requirements below.

Eligibility

A) The scholarship is open to any current high school senior, college student or graduate student who is a legal resident of the United States and living in the U.S. The student must also be enrolled in a two to five year post-secondary institution for the Spring 2023.

B) Employees of McDonald at Law, their immediate families (parent, child, sibling, and spouse), and persons living in the same households of such individuals, are not eligible to participate in the competition.

C) Candidates for this scholarship should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good overall academic standing.

Application Requirements

A) The candidate must submit a 750-1,000 word essay response to the prompt: Tell us about a time you mentored someone. How did you help them and what did you learn?

B) The candidate must submit a professional resumé that lists their experience, both professional and academic.

C) 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, as well as the most recent official transcript from their prior school. High school students must also submit proof of acceptance to their college or university.

D) The recipient of the Value of Mentorship Scholarship will be chosen during the month following the scholarship deadline.