Sumsion Business Law Live Like Alex Scholarship

Sumsion Business Law offers the Live Like Alex Scholarship in memory of Alex Lawrence Johnson, awarding $2,000 annually to a deserving full-time U.S. college student who demonstrates leadership, service, integrity, and dedication to family.

Submission Options
Students may choose one of the following submission formats:
‍1. Written Article Submission
Write a 600–800 word article addressing:
Identify a business law or ethical challenge facing your community or industry today. How can the principles Alex lived by, leadership, integrity, service, and compassion, be applied to address this challenge and help others? How do you plan to embody these principles in your future career?

Or

An experience where you stood up for what was right in your school, work, or community, and how that experience shaped your perspective on integrity and service in leadership.

If selected, your article may be featured on the Sumsion Business Law website to help educate others.

2. Social Media Video Submission
Create a 2-3 minute Instagram Reel that:

  • Explains a business law topic (e.g., starting a business, contracts, trademarks, ethical leadership) in a way your peers can understand.
  • Shares how you personally apply Alex’s values of service and integrity in your education or community involvement.

Include #LeadLikeAlexJohnson and tag @sumsion.business.law in your post. Submit the video file or link when you email your application.

Submission Details
Along with your chosen submission, please include:

  • Full Name
  • Email Address
  • Phone Number
  • Your School, Major, and Expected Graduation Date

Award
$2,000
College/Department
External Scholarships
Deadline
05/15/2027