The 2026 Resilient Student Scholarship

 

Resilience is more than overcoming obstacles — it is the extraordinary ability to transform life’s hardships into a purpose-driven journey. Every day, individuals rise above adversity, finding not only the strength to heal but the courage to uplift others through compassion and action. To honor students who embody this unwavering spirit, we at Kaveny + Kroll proudly offer The 2026 Resilient Student Scholarship — a $1,000 opportunity for high school seniors and undergraduate students who have turned personal hardship into a lifelong commitment to making a difference.

We invite applicants to share, in 500-750 words, how their challenges have shaped their personal and academic goals and how they intend to inspire, empower, or serve others during their college years and beyond. We, Kaveny + Kroll Trial Lawyers, believe that true resilience does not end with survival — it fuels the drive to change lives and communities for the better. Through this scholarship, we are honored to support students who turn adversity into impact and are poised to leave a lasting mark on the world.

The deadline to apply for the 2026 Resilient Student Scholarship is February 28th, 2026.

Award Amount: $1,000

Eligibility

  • The scholarship is open to any current high school senior, vocational student, college student, or graduate student who is a legal resident of the United States, residing in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia, and who is enrolled in a vocational program or two—to four-year post-secondary institution.
  • Employees of Kaveny + Kroll Trial Lawyers, their immediate families (parent, child, sibling, and spouse), and persons living in the same households of such individuals (whether related or not) are not eligible to participate in the competition. 
  • Candidates for this scholarship must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good academic standing overall.

Application Requirements

  • The candidate must fill out the form below with all necessary information
  • The candidate must submit a 500 – 750 word essay response to the prompt: Resilience is about more than overcoming hardships—it’s about how you use your experiences to uplift others. This $1,000 scholarship is open to high school seniors and undergraduate students who have overcome adversity and are committed to making a difference. In 500-750 words, describe how your challenges have shaped your goals and how you hope to inspire or support others through your college experience and beyond.
    • Please note that all essays will be checked for AI writing. If AI-generated writing is detected in the essay, the application will be denied.
  • The candidate must submit a professional resumé that lists their experience, both professional and academic.
  • The candidate must submit a transcript from their current school. First-year college students, graduate students, or individuals who have recently transferred schools may submit an unofficial transcript from their current school, as well as the most recent official transcript from their prior school. High school students can submit proof of acceptance to their college or university.
  • Preference will be given to students either from or attending secondary school in the state.

The recipient of the The 2026 Resilient Student Scholarship will be chosen during the month following the scholarship deadline. 

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