Ankin Law Office 2018 Scholarship for Military Veterans
The Ankin Law Office Annual Scholarship for Military Veterans recognizes the sacrifice our veterans and their families have made for our country. Part of that sacrifice includes delaying education and training to serve our country. We hope this $1,000 scholarship will help the award recipient transition to a civilian career.
The funds will be used for tuition only and be paid directly to the award recipient’s educational institution. A committee will select the winner based on the essay submitted on the topic below.
Eligibility Criteria
The scholarship is open to military veterans of the United States Armed Forces and to their family members (parents, children, and grandchildren) who will be enrolled in an accredited community college, college, university, trade, or vocational school in the fall of 2018.
Application Requirements
Complete the online application which appears below by July 1, 2018.
Write an essay of 500 words or less on the topic below.
The winner must provide proof of military service or if a family member, proof of the relationship to the veteran and proof of military service. If not active, the military member must have been discharged honorably.
The winner consents to the use of his or her picture and other basic information on the winner page of the Ankin Law Office website.
Essay Subject
Write an essay of 500 words or less:
Veteran:
Describe what you learned during your military career that will help you achieve great things in your civilian life. Discuss how this applies to your chosen educational field.
Family member:
Describe how being from a military family has influenced your life and your career path.
Announcement of Scholarship Winner
The decision of the committee is final. The winner will be notified via email or phone by September 1, 2018. The funds will be disbursed directly to the educational institution and used for tuition only. The winning essay may be published on the Ankin Law Office website. Ankin Law Office has the sole right to resolve any disputes which may arise in the selection of the winner.
