Strategies for Local Laws Scholarship

The communities that raise us leave their fingerprints on our long-term goals. The Law Offices of James A. Welcome believe that we have a responsibility to give back to those communities as we grow. That’s why the law firm is proud to debut its Strategies for Local Laws Scholarship.

This scholarship is awarded to a student who can frankly discuss how changes to local legislation may improve their communities. The Law Offices of James A. Welcome invites undergraduate and graduate students from all areas of study to submit a 1,000-word essay going into detail about:

The problems in-need communities face
How local legislation affects those communities
What changes might better impact communities
How students and professionals can promote change
Who Is Eligible?
The Law Offices of James A. Welcome invites students who meet the following criteria to submit their essays and applications for consideration:

Applicants must be enrolled in or accepted at an accredited United States college, university, or graduate school
Applicants must agree to the scholarship’s terms and conditions
Applicants must complete all essential application materials, including an essay, and submit those materials before the scholarship deadline passes
That said, the Law Offices of James A. Welcome encourages undergraduate and graduate students pursuing all types of degrees to apply for the Strategies for Local Laws Scholarship.
How Do I Apply?
Students interested in applying for the Strategies for Local Laws Scholarship should:

Read the essay prompt carefully before creating an original essay no more than 1,000 words in length
Complete the scholarship application form
Deadline: October 15, 2025

Application and more information at: https://welcomelawfirm.com/scholarships/strategies-for-local-laws-scholarship/