Out-of-State Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Fawell & Fawell
Overview
The Fawell & Fawell Out-of-State Student Scholarship helps undergraduate students who attend college outside the state where they attended high school or where their parents currently live. It was created to offset rising tuition and living costs and to ease the financial burden of relocating for education. Eligible recipients may use the award toward tuition, housing, transportation, or other education-related expenses. The program emphasizes support for students pursuing law-related studies.
Description: A need-focused scholarship offering targeted assistance to out-of-state undergraduate students pursuing law-related education.
- Supports students who relocate for college
- Focused on law-related undergraduate study
- Funds may be applied to multiple education expenses
Eligibility
Applicants must be undergraduate students who attend or have been accepted to a college in a state different from where they attended high school or where their parents currently reside. The scholarship is limited to freshmen, sophomores, and juniors pursuing law-related studies. Applicants must have a minimum 3.5 GPA from their most recent academic semester, be older than 17, and be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents. Meeting all eligibility criteria is required for consideration.
Eligibility: Enrollment status, academic standing, field of study, age, and immigration status must meet program requirements.
- Enrolled or accepted at an out-of-state college
- Freshman, sophomore, or junior level
- Pursuing law-related education with a 3.5+ GPA
- Age over 17 and U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit the official application form along with documentation that demonstrates out-of-state status and enrollment, such as an acceptance letter and an academic transcript. A 500-word essay is required that addresses the applicant’s challenges as an out-of-state student and plans to overcome them. Supporting documents should verify GPA and enrollment status. Incomplete applications or missing documentation may disqualify an applicant.
Application Timeline: Applications should be submitted before the stated deadline; awards are selected after the application period closes.
- Submit form plus proof of out-of-state status and enrollment
- Include an academic transcript or acceptance letter to verify GPA
- Provide a ~500-word essay addressing the prompt
Evaluation
All applications are reviewed to confirm eligibility and completeness. The selection committee evaluates the essay for originality, creativity, organization, and writing quality. Only applicants who meet the program requirements proceed to full consideration. Decisions aim to be timely and fair, with winners announced after review.
Evaluation Criteria: Eligibility verification, essay quality, and originality are the primary factors in selection.
- Verification that eligibility criteria are met
- Originality and creativity in the essay response
- Clarity, organization, and quality of writing
Award and Disbursement
The scholarship awards $1,000 each semester to a qualified recipient to help cover education-related expenses. Funds may be applied to tuition, housing, transportation, or other authorized educational costs at the recipient’s discretion. Awards are disbursed in accordance with program procedures once recipients are selected. Applicants should review any additional disbursement instructions included with award notifications.
Award Value: $1,000 per semester to support education and relocation-related costs.
- $1,000 awarded each semester
- Permitted uses include tuition, housing, and transportation
- Disbursement follows recipient selection and program procedures