Who Is Our Scholarship Available for?
Through our Difference Makers Scholarship, we intend to award students who we feel truly deserve the award because they have made it their mission to serve their community in a positive way. Eligible students must also meet this list of requirements:
- Student is enrolled in an accredited university or college within the United States
- Student is in their junior or senior year of college
- Student is a United States citizen or permanent resident
What Does Our Scholarship Require?
To apply for the Difference Makers Scholarship, we ask students to submit contact information and proof of enrollment (examples: unofficial academic transcript, letter of acceptance/admittance, etc.). We also require that each student include a submission in the form of an essay (1,000 words or less) or video (5 minutes or less) answering the following prompt:
Essay Prompt
What is the best memory you have made while making a difference within your community? What positive changes do you hope to make in your community in the near future? Why do you think this type of service is important?
Essays will not be accepted after the May 11, 2026 deadline. Email scholarship@mwfamilylaw.com for any additional information.
How Will We Select Our Scholarship Recipients?
Our scholarship committee takes the evaluation process very seriously, and we ask for your patience while we take the time to review each application individually. Applications to the Difference Makers Scholarship will be judged based on the following factors:
- Student meets the scholarship eligibility requirements
- Originality, organization, and overall quality of student’s video or essay
- Student’s demonstration of service to their community
Scholarship Value: $1,000
Awards Available: 1
Award Deadline: Register to View