Juvenile Justice Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Law Offices of Mark Sherman
Introduction
Since 1998, attorney Mark Sherman has dedicated his practice to advocating for clients and promoting access to justice. In keeping with that mission, Mark Sherman created the Juvenile Justice Scholarship to help emerging legal professionals. The Law Offices of Mark Sherman in Stamford, Connecticut, is pleased to renew this scholarship for 2026. One $1,000 award will be given to a student committed to working with young people who have been convicted and incarcerated, with the aim of helping them access new opportunities and rebuild productive lives. Applicants are encouraged to draw on any personal experience overcoming hardship and to relate to juveniles striving for change. To view past recipients, visit our winners page.
Eligibility
- Open to U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents living in any of the 50 states or the District of Columbia who, by Spring 2026, will be enrolled in an accredited vocational program or a two- to four-year postsecondary institution. Eligible candidates include high school seniors, vocational students, undergraduate students, and graduate students.
- Employees of The Law Offices of Mark Sherman, LLC, their immediate family members (parents, children, siblings, spouses), and anyone living in the same household—regardless of relation—are not eligible.
- Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good academic standing.
Application requirements
- Complete the application form below with all requested information.
- Submit a 750–1,000 word essay responding to this prompt: Describe a rehabilitative program you would design to support youth and reduce incarceration. Explain how the program would create opportunities in your community and decrease juvenile recidivism.
- All essays will be screened for AI-generated content. Applications found to include AI-written material will be disqualified.
- Provide a professional résumé outlining academic and work-related experience.
- Include an academic transcript from your current school. First-year college students, graduate students, or recent transfers may submit an unofficial transcript from their current institution along with the most recent official transcript from a prior school. High school applicants may submit proof of acceptance to their chosen college or university.
Award details
- One recipient will receive a $1,000 scholarship to support their postsecondary or vocational education.
Contact / More information
For further details or to view past winners, please see our winners page or contact The Law Offices of Mark Sherman, LLC.