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Keches Law Group’s injury lawyers are proud to announce the fifth annual scholarship essay contest. This year we will award one $2,500 scholarship to a candidate (from a union family) pursuing an undergraduate or graduate college degree. Trade school programs are also eligible. We strongly believe a good education is a factor of future success and know financial hurdles prevent many from pursuing their dreams.

Scholarship Essay Prompt

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly 8 million skilled-labor jobs were lost from the labor force during the pandemic, and we are facing a nationwide skilled labor shortage. The trade industry desperately needs qualified, skilled professionals, and without a massive increase in workers, the problem will continue to worsen. Do you believe society / the American education system provides enough exposure to career opportunities in the skilled trades? Please feel free to relate your own experience as a family member of a union member.

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Submissions for the 2023-2024 school year are now closed. Please check back in the Fall for the next scholarship.

Thank you for sharing your story with us – we look forward to reading it.  We wish all applicants the best of luck.

ELIGIBILITY

  • Be a United States citizen or permanent resident
  • Have a family member that is/was a member of a union
  • Be accepted to, or currently enrolled in, an accredited college, university, graduate, or trade school program within the United States
  • Demonstrate good character and high initiative
  • Employees of Keches Law Group and their immediate family members are not eligible
  • Any applicable federal, state and local taxes on the scholarship will be the recipient’s sole responsibility

REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must submit the following:

  • A completed application form
  • A typed essay of 300-500 words
  • A brief personal statement as to how this scholarship would help further your education
  • A copy of your acceptance letter or proof of enrollment
  • A signature of a parent/guardian if you are under the age of 18

DETAILS

  • The review committee will read each entry and vote on the one they think is best. Aside from meeting our requirements, this is an equal opportunity scholarship and will be awarded without regard to any personal affiliations, race, religious beliefs, age, gender, disability, or national origin.
  • Your essay should be unique as it will be checked against public sources. Keches Law Group reserves the right to publish all essays.
  • Please, no phone calls. Direct all questions via email using the contact us link.

KEY DATES

  • The application and supporting material must be received by June 30th, 2023.
  • The scholarship winner will be notified by email prior to July 30th, 2023.
  • Submissions are due in

AWARD

Keches Law Group will offer one $2,500 award annually, non-renewable. Applicants are only eligible to win one scholarship from us per calendar year. Sean C. Flaherty, Keches Law Group Managing Partner and workers’ compensation lawyer, will present the recipient with a check written out to their school the summer before their enrollment.  Scholarship recipients may use the granted funding for tuition/fees, books, and supplies. Scholarship recipients must submit any receipts to remain in compliance with the IRS.