2024 Combating Campus Issues Scholarship

The New York injury law firm, Goldstein and Bashner, has established itself as an advocate for the rights of students who experience harm caused by the negligence or intentional acts of others.

The attorneys of the firm are committed to tirelessly advocating for such individuals to receive fair treatment, compensation, and accountability under the law.

A particular area of interest to our legal team is eradicating the multitude of issues that students face on university campuses across the United States. Whether it is hazing, bullying, Title IX issues, or sexual assault, the attorneys at Goldstein and Bashner are committed to the fight against these wrongs.

To that end, we are pleased to announce the renewal of our Combating Campus Issues Scholarship.

Each year, we present a $1,000 award to an especially promising higher education student who shares our determination and articulates a clear vision about how they will work to advance advocacy initiatives and solutions for on-campus problems.

Congratulations to our scholarship winners! Find out more about our previous recipients here!

Eligibility

• The Combating Campus Issues Scholarship is open to all students currently enrolled in an accredited community college, junior college, undergraduate, or graduate institution within the United States.
• High school graduates on the verge of beginning their college studies and existing GED holders, will also be considered for the award.
• The strongest candidates for this scholarship are those who can skillfully articulate their personal understanding of the problems on college campuses.
• As part of the application process, these individuals will also be asked to describe how they can expand awareness, foster solutions that focus on education and prevention, and encourage victims to come forward and demand the justice they deserve.
• Those interested in receiving the scholarship are asked to submit proof of good academic standing from their current educational institution. Students should hold a GPA of no less than a 3.0 on an overall scale of 4.0.

Application Requirements

• The candidate must fill out the form below with all necessary information
• An original essay of no less than 500 words in response to the following prompt:
  • Outline your approach to raising awareness about the campus challenges you’ve encountered. Share your insights into how our society can create an inclusive environment where survivors feel empowered in telling their personal stories.
    • Please note that all essays will be checked for AI writing. If AI writing is deemed present in the essay, the application will be denied.
• A current resume that includes updated contact information as well as a statement of present educational level or student status.
• Most recent academic transcript from your current institution (unofficial formats are acceptable); freshmen will be permitted to use unofficial documents from the most recent school attended together with any materials obtainable from their present school.
• Preference may be given to student’s either from or attending secondary school in the state.

The deadline for applications is October 31st, 2024.

The recipient of the 2024 Combating Campus Issues Scholarship will be chosen during the month following the scholarship deadline. Please send any scholarship questions to help.eglaw@gmail.com with the subject line “2024 Combating Campus Issues Scholarship.”