Ross Moore Law Annual Scholarship
At Ross Moore Law, we recognize and understand the importance of education in creating a better life for oneself. Ross’s education at the University of Tennessee and John Marshall Law School propelled him to where he is today and has provided him with a successful and rewarding career. It is this recognition of education’s role in success and his passion for helping young, deserving students have an opportunity that Ross offers an annual scholarship for education.
Who Should Apply?
This scholarship is available to qualified students regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, or gender, enabling them to pursue their chosen degree at any eligible college, university, graduate school, or law school. To apply, candidates must either be currently enrolled in or have plans to attend a college, university, or professional institution during the calendar year of their application. Eligibility is limited to U.S. citizens at the time of application, and immediate family members of Ross Moore Law office employees are ineligible to apply.
Scholarship Description
Students who meet the following criteria are encouraged to apply.
- High character – The student exhibits high character through honest effort, hard work, and trustworthiness with their peers and teachers.
- Intellect – Above-average intellect is displayed in the student’s grades and entire body of work.
- GPA – The student will possess a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher in order to be considered.
- Community Involvement – Good citizenship is on display in the student’s involvement in the community and extra-curricular groups that center around service.
- American Citizen – Only students who are citizens of the United States will be eligible to apply.
This scholarship is a one-time $1000 award that is non-renewable. It will be sent directly to the registrar’s office of the winner’s registered university. It can be used toward tuition, room and board, fees, or books.
To apply, an official transcript will need to be submitted along with a letter of recommendation from an employer or a professor/teacher. An essay is also required to be submitted with the application. The essay guidelines are detailed below.
Essay Guidelines
Maximum Length: 750 words
Essay Description: Imagine you had the power to make a meaningful difference in your community. What specific improvements would you implement?
Submission Deadline: All application materials, including the essay, must be submitted by 11:59 PM CST on December 31. The scholarship recipient will be announced on January 31 of the next year and awarded a one-time payment of $1,000 in a single installment.
FAQs
What are the primary criteria for making a selection?
Scholarships are primarily granted based on merit, meaning students who excel academically, actively engage in extracurricular activities, and contribute to their communities are most likely to be selected for one of the awards.
Who can I ask to write my letter of recommendation?
The best place to start is with a professor or teacher. Think of it as a professional recommendation in your collegiate career. Other good options would be an employer, a mentor, or a community leader. Do not use a family member or friend since they won’t carry an objective viewpoint.
How long does it take to find out if I won?
It all depends on how early in the year you submitted your application. All applications are due by December 31st and the winner will be notified by January 31st of the following year. So, if you submitted your application at the end of the year, expect to find out what the results were in about a month.
Will this scholarship affect my ability to acquire financial aid?
Since we give the award directly to the school you are attending as credit toward tuition, fees, room and board, or books, it should not interfere with any other form of financial aid.
