The Underdog Scholarship

Eligibility
Any students who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply for a Spring 2025 Burress Injury Law Scholarship:

• U.S. citizen.
• Demonstrated record of community or volunteer service.
• Enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited U.S. college or university for the Spring 2025 semester.
• High school graduates may apply if you are enrolled in college for the semester immediately following the application deadline (Spring 2025).
• Applicants need to be enrolled in at least 12 hours of college courses at the time the scholarship awards are issued.
• Write an essay of 500 words or less (submissions of over 500 words will not be considered) in response to the prompt:

ESSAY PROMPT

Describe a challenge or trying time in your life through which you persevered, and how the experience helped shape your future.

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated passion for standing up to adversity in your life and career
• Originality and thoughtfulness of your essay response
• Organization, clarity, and correctness of your writing