Ward & Ward Legal Advocacy Scholarship

Closing Date: February 27, 2027 at 11:59pm (EST)

*Note – The 2026 scholarship ending February 28, 2026 has been closed and the winning recipient notified. The Scholarship Committee of Ward & Ward Personal Injury Lawyers invites all eligible students to participate in the new 2027 Ward & Ward Legal Advocacy Scholarship.

At Ward & Ward Personal Injury Lawyers, we have gained recognition for our exceptional services, particularly in the field of personal injury law. We have made a strong commitment to providing comprehensive legal support to individuals who have been victims of automobile accidents. Our experienced car accident lawyers at Ward & Ward Personal Injury Lawyers have helped establish us as a trusted ally for those seeking justice and compensation after a motor vehicle accident. In addition to car accident law, Ward & Ward Personal Injury Lawyers provides a range of legal services, including a broad range of personal injury claims, including product liability, accidental injuries, nursing home neglect, medical malpractice, and class action lawsuits. Our commitment to excellence and a client-focused approach has earned us a stellar reputation in the legal community and with our clients. We work diligently to seek justice and compensation for our clients who have received injuries due to the negligence of another.

The 2027 Legal Advocacy Scholarship

The Ward & Ward Legal Advocacy Scholarship will provide financial support to the selected student to help cover the costs of their education, including tuition, books, and other academic expenses. At Ward & Ward Personal Injury Lawyers, we commit to nurturing the next generation of professionals. Through this scholarship, the firm aims to support deserving students who share a passion for justice.

Eligibility Criteria for the Legal Advocacy Scholarship

This scholarship is open to any student who is currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate, graduate, or professional program in the United States. This includes accredited community college students as well as high school seniors and students who possess a GED who have been accepted to or are enrolled in an accredited program.

• The scholarship applicant must demonstrate a commitment to helping others.
• All eligible candidates must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 or above.

Essay prompt & questions

Respond to ONE of the following prompts in an essay of 1,000 words or less:

1. Reflect on an instance where you helped someone overcome a challenge. What did you learn from this experience about empathy, advocacy, and your own strengths?
2. How do you view the role of justice and advocacy in society? Provide an example or scenario that illustrates your perspective.
3. Describe your future goals. How do you plan to use your education to make a positive impact in your community?

Required application materials: 

• Scholarship Award Application signed and dated [Download Here]
• Current resume in PDF format
• Essay: 1,000-word maximum
• Current, unofficial transcript

The Legal Advocacy Scholarship Award Amount

$1000

Submission Deadline

All application materials must be submitted by this date: February 27th, 2027 at 11:59 pm (EST)

Legal Advocacy Scholarship Award Announcement

March 2027

How Legal Advocacy Scholarship Essays are Judged

After the application deadline, Legal Advocacy Scholarship compositions will be reviewed and judged based on the following criteria:

• Responsiveness to the question
• Style, grammar, and accuracy
• Originality and thoughtfulness
• Use of proper footnoting and citations

Application Instructions

• Applicants must submit a composition not greater than 1000 words via email in a PDF format, or by postal mail in response to the prompt above.
• Download, complete, sign, and date the scholarship award application. [Download Here]
• Email your Scholarship Award Application along with a current transcript and your essay (all documents to be in PDF format only), to CPW@WardLawFirm.com. Your email must contain the subject: “Ward & Ward Personal Injury Lawyers 2027 Scholarship.”
• Note: All documents must be emailed in PDF format (Adobe Acrobat). Documents in any other format, including, but not limited to, MS Word and Google Docs, will not be accepted. Your documents may be scanned as PDF files or “Saved As” in a PDF format within your word processing program.
• Paper applications, transcripts, and essays will be accepted if mailed via postal service to:

Ward & Ward Personal Injury Lawyers 2027 Scholarship Award
728 S Meridian St
Indianapolis, IN 46225

• Essays must be received no later than February 27th, 2027 at 11:59 pm (EST). Essays received after the deadline will not be accepted.

If you have questions, please do not contact the office, but send your questions to cpw@WardLawFirm.com