Mesothelioma Cancer Victims Memorial Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by Baron and Budd Attorneys
Eligibility
The scholarship is available to students accepted to a U.S.-based four-year college or university and is paid directly to the institution. Applicants must submit supporting materials in English and meet specific documentation and conduct requirements. Certain individuals are ineligible, including employees of Baron & Budd and their family members, and entries created with AI writing tools are not permitted. Review and meet all stated submission requirements before applying to ensure consideration.
Eligibility: Applicants must be accepted to a U.S.-based four-year college or university; scholarship funds will be dispersed directly to the school. Employees of Baron & Budd and their family members are not eligible.
Submission Requirements: Provide two letters of recommendation that explicitly name the Baron & Budd Mesothelioma Cancer Victims Memorial Scholarship and include the recommender’s email, phone number, and relationship to the student. Submit either a 2–3 minute YouTube video or a written essay of 800–1,250 words. All materials must be submitted in English and must not be composed with the aid of AI writing tools.
Application Timeline: Submission deadline is October 29, 2026. Scholarship winners will be announced on December 15, 2026.
- Open to students accepted to U.S.-based four-year institutions.
- Two recommendation letters required with contact details and relationship.
- Choose either a 2–3 minute YouTube video or an 800–1,250 word essay.
- All entries must be in English and free of AI-assisted composition.
- Deadline: October 29, 2026; winners announced December 15, 2026.
Essay and Video Topics
The primary prompt asks applicants to reflect on how cancer has impacted their lives, and responses may address any type of cancer. Submissions should describe the personal or family experience of diagnosis and treatment, the broader effects on daily life and relationships, and any hardships endured. Applicants should also explain how receiving the scholarship would support their academic goals. Responses should be focused, candid, and tied to the central question about cancer’s impact.
Prompt: How has cancer impacted your life? You may discuss your own diagnosis or that of a loved one; any type of cancer is acceptable.
Focus Areas: Describe the emotional, practical, and financial effects experienced during diagnosis and treatment, challenges faced by you or your family, and how the scholarship would help you achieve educational goals.
- Respond directly to the question: how has cancer impacted your life?
- Include specific examples of hardships and coping strategies.
- Explain how the scholarship will advance your academic objectives.
- Keep responses personal, clear, and relevant to the prompt.