Daniel R. Bacalis, P.C.Striving Solo Parent Scholarship

Attorney Bacalis often provides legal services to single parents, and he has come to appreciate the hard work and sacrifice that goes into raising children on your own. Daniel R. Bacalis, P.C. is offering a scholarship of $1,000 each semester to a single parent who is returning to school to pursue a college degree. We hope that the Striving Solo Parent Scholarship allows single parents easier access to higher education.
The Daniel R. Bacalis Striving Solo Parent Scholarship was created with the intent to offer financial relief to single parents pursuing a higher education.
To be eligible for our award, you must be a single parent, and you must also meet the following criteria:

You will be enrolled in an accredited university or college within the United States for the Spring 2025 semester.
You are a permanent resident or citizen of the United States.
You achieved a minimum grade point average of 3.0 in your most recently completed academic semester.
Essay- no more than 1500 words
As a single parent, what do you expect to be the biggest benefits of pursuing a higher education at this time in your life? Before beginning your academic journey, what risks did you consider, and what do you think will be your most daunting challenges? How do you plan to address and overcome those factors?
Or:
How has your experience as a single parent inspired you to pursue a higher education? What do you hope to teach your child(ren) as you go through this experience? How will obtaining further education benefit you and your family?

Application at: https://www.dbacalis.com/scholarship
Deadline: March 12, 2025