Emery Reddy Workers’ Compensation Law Firm Scholarship

Our mission to help and empower workers extends beyond our community and into the next generation, and we are proud to offer an annual scholarship to empower students in pursuit of higher education.
Scholarship application period: September 1 – November 30, 2024. Winner(s) announced in February, 2025.

Emery Reddy, PLLC is offering its annual scholarship to law school and college undergraduate students. A total of $5,000 will be awarded as follows:
• $2,000 – to one selected law school student
• $1,000 – to three selected undergraduate (university/college) students.

General Rules
• Student must be a US citizen or a permanent resident;
• Student must be currently enrolled in or recently accepted to an accredited US law school (Legal Studies scholarship) or accredited US college or university (Undergraduate scholarship);
• Winner(s) will be required to provide proof of residency and enrollment or acceptance.

Application Requirements
Students must submit an original and compelling essay of 400-600 words answering the essay prompt below. Essays should follow a basic essay and paragraph format including an introduction with body paragraphs and a conclusion. Creativity is encouraged! Please avoid disclosing any personal identifying information (PII) such as name, address, contact information, or resumes within the body of the essay.
• Legal Studies Scholarship Prompt: What compelled you to become a lawyer? Are there any special areas of law that you want to target, and what goals do you want to accomplish as an attorney?
• General Scholarship Prompt: What degree are you pursuing and why? How will you use your degree/education to serve your community?