Workplace Rights Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by Freedman Law
As part of our ongoing efforts to advocate for civil rights and the rights of employees, we are pleased to announce the Freedman Law Workplace Rights Scholarship. We are launching this initiative to aid in the education of students who are passionate about improving workers’ rights and civil rights, spreading knowledge about employment law, and making a positive impact on workers across the country. This scholarship can provide assistance for current or aspiring law school students and students who are pursuing careers in other fields.
We recognize the importance of higher education, and our goal is to provide financial assistance to a student who is just as passionate about employment law and civil rights as we are. The winner of this award will receive $1,000, which may be used for tuition, textbooks, school supplies, room and board, and any other academic expense.
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, you must meet the following requirements:
- Must be a student enrolled in or planning to attend a university or college in the spring 2025 semester
- Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States
- Must have a passion for civil rights and/or employment law-related issues, including but not limited to improving workers’ rights related to discrimination, harassment, wage theft, minimum wage/overtime rules, whistleblower protections, non-compete issues, and union bargaining issues.
- Must have a 3.5 GPA or higher from the last institution attended
Evaluation
When selecting a winner of the scholarship, our team will evaluate each candidate based on the following criteria:
- The applicant provided an essay or video of high quality that answered the question thoroughly and clearly.
- The applicant shows interest in employment law issues, including preventing discrimination in the workplace, fighting for civil rights, ensuring workers are paid fairly, or other related areas.
- The applicant meets all of the eligibility requirements and has submitted all of the necessary materials.