Branch Out Scholarship

Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Lawyers, LLP, is hosting a twice-yearly scholarship, giving $1,500 to a student who demonstrates through their personal statements that they are committed to expanding their education and using their education to improve their communities.

Bisnar Chase will choose one winner each June and December. Upon announcing the winner on our social media, Bisnar Chase will give $500 to the 501c3 charitable organization of the winner’s choice in their name, and $1,000 to the student directly to help with their studies.

$1,000 Awarded to the student with the best essay to contribute to their education.

Your essay should be personal, demonstrating your passion for education. Above all, we want a sense of your motivations and personality. There are no right or wrong answers!

Try to limit your essays to 500 words, but you can write as much as you need to tell your story.

$500 Awarded to a charity of the winner's choice.

• Chosen by the scholarship winner and donated in their name.
• The chosen charity must be a registered 501c3 Charitable Organization.

The following requirements must be met for a student to win this scholarship:

• Applicants must submit a personal essay via email.
• Applicant must be a student enrolled in a United States university pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree, or must be a senior in high school.
• Students must have at least a 2.5 GPA, and the winner must provide proof of GPA.

A winner will be chosen twice a year. The next deadline is:

June 15, 2026 at 11:59pm PST

The scholarship winner will be picked within 10 days of the deadline, depending on the number of entries received. Winners will be informed via email only.

Tips For Creating a Good Essay

Bisnar Chase will choose a winner who best demonstrates their personality, inspiration, and drive for education and personal growth. We want to empower future leaders by rewarding those with the dedication and determination to make a difference, big or small.

We reward originality in essay submissions. But if you need inspiration, you could touch on the points below:

• Your community, personal experiences, and inspirations.
• Your journey in education and beyond so far.
• Your future aspirations.
• Why do you deserve to win this scholarship?

The tips below might help students submit the best application they can:

• Stay on topic: This scholarship is not awarded to the person who completes the most hours of volunteer work. Mention your accomplishments or personal anecdotes only when relevant.
• Keep it readable and brief: Make sure your thoughts are easy to read and understand. Keep your answers as short as possible without sacrificing detail. There is a general word count guidance of 500 words, but great essays will not be punished for exceeding that total.
• Be specific: Don’t get lost in generalities. We want to know exactly why you deserve this scholarship and how you plan to make a difference.
• Show your personality: The best essays use personal experiences and inspirations to make their points. Show us who you are and why you deserve to win.
• Don’t send us an AI-generated template.