Auger and Auger Disabled Scholar Award
Scholarship Sponsored by Auger and Auger Attorneys at Law
Overview
Description: The Auger & Auger Disabled Scholar Award is an annual scholarship presented each fall to a high-achieving student with a disability who intends to pursue an undergraduate degree. The award is sponsored by Auger & Auger Accident and Injury Lawyers as part of the firm’s community support initiatives. It is intended to offset tuition and related educational expenses and to acknowledge perseverance and academic promise.
The award reflects the firm’s experience representing people affected by serious injuries and disabilities and its commitment to giving back to the disabled community.
- Annual scholarship for a single undergraduate recipient.
- Supports students with disabilities pursuing college degrees.
- Administered by a personal injury law firm with community engagement focus.
Award Details
Award Value: The scholarship provides a one-time $1,000 award to assist with tuition and related expenses at a qualifying undergraduate institution.
Application Timeline: The Disabled Scholar Award is awarded in the fall semester each year to one recipient. Specific application deadlines and submission windows should be confirmed with the sponsor for the current year.
- $1,000 one-time scholarship.
- Granted once per year during the fall semester.
- Intended for undergraduate tuition and related costs.
Eligibility
Eligibility: Applicants must be either a current graduating high school senior with acceptance to an accredited U.S. institution or an undergraduate student enrolled at an accredited institution in the United States. Applicants must meet a minimum 2.8 GPA requirement and submit an unofficial copy of their academic transcript as part of the application.
Eligibility focuses on academic standing and proof of enrollment or acceptance at an accredited U.S. college or university.
- High school seniors (with college acceptance) or current undergraduates in the U.S.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8.
- Unofficial transcript required with the application.
Application & Essay
Essay Topics: Applicants must submit an essay between 500 and 1,000 words choosing from the topics provided. The source includes two example prompts: describe overcoming a disability to achieve something extraordinary, or describe lessons learned from living with a disability and how those lessons prepare you for college and future plans.
Application Materials: Applications should include the completed application form, the essay, and an unofficial transcript. Follow the sponsor’s instructions for formatting and submission to ensure the application is considered complete.
- Essay length: 500–1,000 words.
- Choose one of the provided essay prompts.
- Include essay and unofficial transcript with the application.
Evaluation & Selection
Selection Criteria: Applicants are evaluated on academic merits and the content and quality of their application and essay. Selection is competitive and focuses on demonstrated achievement, resilience, and the clarity of the applicant’s goals.
Decisions are made by the scholarship sponsor or an appointed committee, and applicants should ensure all materials clearly convey their qualifications and experiences.
- Judged on academic performance and essay content.
- Assessment emphasizes resilience and readiness for college.
- Complete and well-presented applications are prioritized.
History and Community Impact
History of the Award: The Disabled Scholar Award is part of Auger & Auger’s broader community engagement, which includes participation in events such as Walk Like MADD’s 5K to raise awareness about impaired driving. The scholarship aims to increase awareness of the challenges faced by disabled students while providing direct financial support to one recipient each year.
The award is intended both as a practical financial aid measure and as a statement of support for the disabled community’s educational aspirations.
- Aligned with other community and awareness efforts by the sponsor.
- Highlights challenges and achievements of students with disabilities.
- Combines awareness-raising with direct financial support.