Rosenberg & Rodriguez Annual Scholarship

About the Award
Each year, we award:

• One (1) Grand Prize Scholarship of $2,000
• Two (2) Runner-Up Scholarships of $500 each

Scholarship funds are paid directly to the recipient’s college or university bursar, eliminating any administrative burden for the student.

This program is open to high school seniors anywhere in the United States who plan to enroll in a public or private college or university in the Fall of 2026.

Project Prompt
“Real Stories: The Ripple Effect of Negligence”

Interview someone who has suffered an injury due to negligence — or reflect on your own experience if you were a victim — such as a motor vehicle crash, slip and fall, construction accident, or other preventable accident. With permission (or anonymization), write a reflective essay of 400 to 600 words exploring:

• The Story: What happened, and what caused the injury?
• The Impact: Physical, emotional, financial, family-related, or educational effects.
• Responsibility: What actions or failures contributed to the injury?
• Prevention: Realistic measures that could prevent similar incidents.
• Lessons Learned: How this story shaped your understanding of safety and justice.

Students are encouraged to alter names and identifying details to protect the privacy of their interview subject.

Eligibility
Applicants must:

• Be a current high school senior at any accredited school in the United States
• Plan to enroll in a public or private college or university (2-year or 4-year) in the Fall of 2026
• Submit a complete, original essay based on the prompt
• Agree to the terms and conditions of the scholarship
• Not be an immediate family member of a Rosenberg & Rodriguez employee

This is a merit-based scholarship. Financial need is not a factor.

How to Apply
Applicants must submit:

• A 400–600-word reflective essay based on the prompt
• A completed application form
• A brief consent acknowledgment regarding their interview subject
• Proof of enrollment if selected

How to Submit
Send your completed application, essay, and consent acknowledgment to scholarship@rosenbergfirm.com

Questions? Reach out to that same address. Please do not call the office regarding the scholarship — keeping all communication in one place ensures nothing gets missed.