Breaking the Stigma Scholarship

Disability stigma is still very real and affects people every day. While much work has been done to break down physical and mental stigmas, they continue to run deep in our society. Amicus Legal Group is incredibly passionate about this subject. 

As a personal injury law firm, we work tirelessly to ensure that those who have experienced wrongdoing receive the compensation they deserve so that they may get back to living a wholesome life. After an accident, an injured person will face many new challenges. Facing these new challenges can be overwhelming, and we hate to see our clients experience stigma on top of it. 

For these reasons, we have created the Breaking the Stigma Scholarship. We hope that through this scholarship, we can bring more awareness and discussion to these issues. We believe that addressing issues through dialogue is a step towards educating, healing, and growing. 

For the scholarship, we ask that students write about ways in which we, as a society, can better work to break stigmas surrounding different disabilities. Reflect on challenges you have had to overcome and discuss the ways stigmas about your disability have impacted your life. One student will be selected and receive $1,000 towards their educational endeavors.

For more details on eligibility, requirements, and application process, continue reading below. 

Application Requirements

A) A 700-1,000 word essay response to the prompt: How can society better work to break disability stigmas.

B) A resume that includes professional and academic experiences, as well as up-to-date contact information

C) An official school transcript. 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 submit proof of acceptance to a college or university.

D) Agree to the terms and conditions of the 2022 Breaking the Stigma Scholarship

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.

B) Applicants must be accepted or enrolled in a two to five-year post-secondary institution.

C) Employees of Amicus Legal Group, their immediate families (parent, child, sibling, and spouse), and persons living in the same households (whether related or not), are not eligible to participate in the competition. 

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