Who Can Apply:
- The scholarship is open to current high school seniors, vocational students, college students, or graduate students who are legal U.S. residents living in any of the 50 states or the District of Columbia. Applicants must be enrolled in a vocational program or a two- to four-year post-secondary institution.
- Employees of Schlack & Bassmaji, their immediate family members (including parents, children, siblings, and spouses), and individuals living in the same household (whether related or not) are not eligible to apply.
- Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be in good academic standing.
Submission:
- The candidate must fill out the form with all necessary information
- The candidate must submit a 750-1,000word response to the prompt: Essay topic: Have you or a loved one experienced an injury due to someone else’s negligence? Have you provided aid to someone who has had one of these experiences? Tell us about your situation and the things that have happened because of the injury you are describing. How have you advocated for the safety of the injured individual? Have you taken steps in the community to better protect those who are injured? What do you think could be done to better protect the rights of injured people? What do you think would be different in your life if you hadn’t had this experience?
- Please note that all essays will be checked for AI writing. If AI writing is deemed present in the essay, the application will be denied.
- The candidate must submit a professional resumé that lists their professional and academic experience.
- 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 and the most recent official transcript from their prior school. High school students can submit proof of acceptance to their college or university.
- Preference will be given to students from or attending the state’s secondary school.
Deadline: September 1, 2026
Amount: $1,000
Learn More: https://www.jonathanschlack.com/2026-injury-advocacy-scholarship/
