AW Smith | 2025 Access to Higher Education Scholarship

At The A.W. Smith Law Firm, P.C. we believe that education opens doors of opportunity, and every student deserves the chance to walk through them. Yet today, numerous barriers continue to block the path to higher education for many promising students. This pressing national challenge demands our immediate attention and action. This is why we’re proud to announce the Access to Higher Education Scholarship.The purpose of the Access to Higher Education Scholarship is to illuminate the real-world challenges that keep students from pursuing their educational dreams. We seek perspectives from students themselves on the most significant hurdles facing potential college students, along with innovative solutions to overcome them. From financial pressures to systemic inequities, we want to hear your insights on how we can transform the education system to create truly equal opportunities for college attendance.

Eligibility Requirements
In order to be considered eligible for the Access to Higher Education Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Current enrollment in an accredited undergraduate, graduate, or law program in the United States
• High school seniors who will be enrolled in college by the application deadline
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

Scholarship Application

• A complete scholarship application must include the following:
• A current academic transcript, official or unofficial
• An updated resume

In a 750-word personal essay, discuss the many factors that prevent people from having access to higher education and the ways to address them. What can be done to make higher education accessible to everyone seeking it?

Questions must be sent by email to info@awsmithlaw.com with the subject line “[Applicant Name] – Access to Higher Education Scholarship Question.”

Scholarship Deadline
All scholarship materials must be submitted by December 31, 2025. Applications submitted after the December 31st deadline will not be considered eligible.