Helmer, Conley and Kasselman Annual College Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Helmer, Conley & Kasselman, P.A.
Overview
This scholarship helps reduce early financial barriers for students preparing to pursue a law degree. Each year one recipient receives a $500 award to support pre-legal education expenses. The opportunity is intended for U.S.-based high school seniors and current college students who plan to pursue a JD or comparable law degree. The award is delivered annually and supports applicants as they prepare for law school.
Description: An annual scholarship offered by the firm to assist students beginning pre-legal studies.
Award Value: One recipient receives $500 toward pre-legal education costs.
Eligibility: Open to high school seniors and current college students in the U.S. planning to pursue a law degree.
- One $500 annual award to support pre-legal education.
- Targeted at U.S. high school seniors and current college students.
- Designed to reduce early law-school-related expenses.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit a written essay and a set of contact and academic details by email. Essays should explain the applicant’s motivation for becoming a lawyer, areas of interest in the legal field, how they will apply their education, and the impact they aim to have on the community. All materials should be sent to the firm’s application email with the essay attached. Applicants are asked not to use AI tools such as ChatGPT when preparing their essays; originality of thought and language is emphasized.
Essay Requirements: Submit an original essay between 1,000 and 1,700 words addressing inspiration to become a lawyer, specific interests, future application of legal education, and community impact. Do not use AI tools; essays must be in English.
Application Materials: Email your essay and the following information to [email protected] and attach the essay.
- Full name
- Phone number
- Address
- Current school
- Current GPA
- Intended college and major
- Extracurricular or volunteer activities
- Social media links (if applicable)
- Prepare a 1,000–1,700 word, original essay in English.
- Send the essay and required personal/academic details by email to the listed address.
- Do not use AI assistance; originality is required.
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must meet specific academic and intent-based criteria to be eligible. The scholarship is limited to high school seniors or current college students who will be enrolled in an undergraduate program for the upcoming semester. Applicants must intend to pursue a law degree that leads to bar eligibility and licensure to practice law. All application materials must be submitted in English and received by the stated November deadline; late submissions will not be considered.
Eligibility: Must be a high school senior or currently enrolled in college and show proof of enrollment for the upcoming semester (four-year university or community college accepted). Applicants must plan to pursue a law degree leading to bar eligibility.
Consent & Privacy: By entering, applicants permit the firm to share quotes from the essay, first name, and social media pages publicly; contact information and full names will not be shared. Applicants under 18 must have parent or legal guardian permission.
- Open to high school seniors and current college students with upcoming enrollment.
- Must intend to pursue a bar-qualifying law degree.
- Applications must be in English and submitted by the November deadline; late entries are disqualified.
Selection & Timeline
Winners are chosen based on a combination of writing quality, academic qualifications, and extracurricular involvement. The selection emphasizes originality in the essay and the applicant’s demonstrated potential for public impact through legal work. A winner will be selected and contacted by email by December 3rd. If the chosen winner does not respond within one week, an alternate recipient will be selected.
Selection Criteria: Evaluation factors include essay writing skills, academic record, and extracurricular or volunteer activities.
Application Timeline: Submit materials by the November deadline; winner will be notified via email by December 3rd and must respond within one week to accept.
- Selection considers writing, academics, and extracurriculars.
- Winner notified by email by December 3rd.
- If no response within one week, a new winner will be chosen.