Bounce Back Scholarship

At Walker & Walker Law Offices, we understand that life does not always go as planned, especially when it comes to finances. For more than 40 years, our family-run bankruptcy firm has helped Minnesotans overcome debt, rebuild credit, and regain financial stability. With offices across Minnesota, we have guided countless individuals and families through Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, credit repair, and debt relief. We know how overwhelming financial hardship can be and how much courage it takes to recover and move forward.

With that same spirit of resilience and renewal, we are proud to announce the 2026 Bounce Back Scholarship. This scholarship is created to honor students who have faced financial challenges and found ways to rise above them. Whether through personal experience or by witnessing the struggles of someone close to them, these moments often teach lasting lessons about perseverance, responsibility, and hope.

We invite applicants to share a story about a time when they, their family, or someone they know experienced a financial low point due to job loss, debt, medical expenses, or other hardship. Reflect on what you learned from that experience and how you or those around you found the strength to bounce back.

By reflecting on these challenges, students not only celebrate their own perseverance but also embody the compassion and determination we see every day in our clients.

If you are interested in applying, please review the Eligibility and Application Requirements, and submit your application using the form below. All applications must be submitted by August 31, 2026.

Eligibility

• The scholarship is open to any current high school senior, vocational student, college student or graduate student who is a legal resident of the United States residing in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia and who is enrolled in a vocational program or two to four year post-secondary institution.
• Employees of Walker & Walker Law Offices, their immediate families (parent, child, sibling, and spouse), and persons living in the same households of such individuals (whether related or not), are not eligible to participate in the competition.
• Candidates for this scholarship should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good overall academic standing.