This is an outside scholarship opportunity provided by Upsolve, a national legal services nonprofit funded by the federal government and Harvard University. As a nonprofit that uses tech to help Americans access their civil rights, Upsolve is passionate about social innovation. To empower the next generation of change-makers, they are encouraging students to submit short essays on how society can improve access to justice. The winning essay will receive $2,500.
Please visit their website for more information about the scholarship program at https://upsolve.org/scholarship .
These are the eligibility requirements:
- Must be currently attending university or college or set to attend during 2021-2022 academic year;
- Must apply via email and provide their name, address, university or college, major, and expected graduation month and year;
- Must be in good standing with their current or prospective institution;
- Provide their application (a two-page essay on your ideas for a more equitable legal system) by March 31, 2021
For questions, you may contact Financial Aid and Scholarships at scholar1@iusb.edu or 574-520-4357.