Who Can Apply: To be eligible for the 25 Days of Scholarships, an applicant must:
- Be enrolled in an accredited 2-year or 4-year college, university, trade school, or another educational program in 2026.
- Have a Valid Proof of Enrollment. Make sure your proof of enrollment has your student ID, your name and Institution name. Examples that are EXCLUDED: Student IDs, Screenshots of Schedule, Acceptance Letters Some examples include: Enrollment Certification (You have to ask your school for this), Payment confirmations, Unofficial and Official Transcripts, A letter from your institution confirming your enrollment.
- Be in good academic and behavioral standing with your institution or program.
- Have a GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Agree to be highlighted and celebrated on Pond Lehocky Giordano’s digital channels (i.e. social media or website).
Submission: Applying for the 25 Days of Scholarships is simple and straightforward. Applicants must submit a one-to-five-minute video that includes the following details:
- your name,
- the educational program you are currently enrolled in,
- and your area of study.
Once you’ve covered those details, you must answer one of the following prompts:
- How do you plan to use your education and career to support vulnerable or underserved communities?
- What does justice mean to you? Share a personal experience that made you appreciate the importance of standing up for others, especially those facing difficult circumstances.
- Many essential workers risk their health and safety every day to keep our communities running. Write about a time when you saw or experienced the value of essential work—and how it inspired your goals.
- If you or someone you know has been impacted by a workplace injury or illness, how did it affect your family’s life? What did you learn from the experience?
- If you or someone you know is a part of unionized work organization, tell us about your experience? What does being a part of or union affiliation mean to you?
- Imagine you could make one change to improve workplace safety or employee rights. What would it be, and why?
- People with disabilities often show strength in ways that aren’t always visible. Share a story of how you or someone you know has demonstrated courage, adaptability, or resilience in living with a disability.
Deadline: May 1, 2026
Amount: $1,000
Learn More: https://www.pondlehocky.com/about/our-community/scholarships/25-days-of-scholarships/
