Berkowitz Hanna Malpractice & Injury Lawyers is excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 Defining the Disability Scholarship! We are awarding a $1,000 scholarship to one student who can share their perspective on the true meaning of disability beyond its dictionary definition and what it’s like to live with a disability. To apply, please visit our website!

Grade Level/Age
12th
Deadline
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Berkowitz Hanna Malpractice & Injury Lawyers
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The candidate must fill out the form below with all necessary information The candidate must submit a 750-1,000 word essay response to the prompt: How can disability be defined in today’s world compared to its traditional medical definition? As you explore what disability means to you, share how it has played a role in your life, whether through someone you know or through your own personal experience. Please note that all essays will be checked for AI writing. If AI writing is deemed present 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.

Category
Merit
Need
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Non Renewable
Award information

$1,000

Eligibility Requirements

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 a two to four year post-secondary institution for the Fall 2026 semester. Employees of Berkowitz Hanna Malpractice & Injury 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 should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good overall academic standing.