Defining the Disability Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Berkowitz Hanna Malpractice & Injury Lawyers
Introduction
The attorneys at Berkowitz Hanna Malpractice & Injury Lawyers understand the everyday challenges faced by people with disabilities—whether those disabilities result from an injury or have existed independently. Disabilities affect more than medical records; they shape daily life and aspirations. In an effort to support students who are persevering despite these obstacles, the firm is offering a $1,000 scholarship to help one student with a disability pay for college.
Scholarship Overview
Name: Defining the Disability Scholarship
Award: $1,000
Essay requirement: 750–1,000 words responding to the prompt below
Deadline: October 31, 2025
Selection: Winner will be selected in the month following the application deadline
Essay Prompt
In 750–1,000 words, answer: How should disability be defined in today’s world compared with the traditional medical definition? While addressing this question, explain what disability means to you and describe how it has affected your life—either through your own experience or through someone you know.
Eligibility
- Open to current high school seniors, vocational students, undergraduate students, or graduate students who are legal residents of the United States (living in any of the 50 states or the District of Columbia).
- Applicants must be enrolled in a vocational program or a two- to four-year post-secondary institution for the Spring 2026 semester.
- Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and be in good academic standing.
- Employees of Berkowitz Hanna Malpractice & Injury Lawyers, their immediate family members (parent, child, sibling, spouse), and anyone living in the same household as these employees (related or not) are not eligible.
- Preference will be given to students who are from, or attend secondary school in, the state.
Application Requirements
To be considered, applicants must submit all of the following by the October 31, 2025 deadline:
1. A completed application form.
2. A 750–1,000-word original essay addressing the prompt above. All essays will be screened for AI-generated content; entries found to include AI writing will be disqualified.
3. A professional résumé summarizing academic and work experience.
4. A current school transcript:
- First-year college students, recent transfers, or graduate students may submit an unofficial transcript from their current school along with the most recent official transcript from their prior institution.
- High school seniors may submit proof of acceptance to the college or university they plan to attend.
Selection and Notification
The scholarship recipient will be chosen during the month after the application deadline and notified accordingly.
If you have questions about eligibility or submission materials, contact Berkowitz Hanna Malpractice & Injury Lawyers for guidance before applying.