The attorneys at Wantafreshstart.com understand the value of a higher education.
The ever-rising costs of tuition and other expenses associated with college and obtaining a higher degree can place a tremendous financial strain on both students and their families.
For this reason, Wantafreshstart.com is pleased to offer an existing or incoming college student a $1,000 scholarship to help meet their educational costs. The winner of the scholarship will be determined through an essay contest, the details of which are found on our website.
Each and every student of any course of study at a college of their choice is encouraged to apply.
Please review our scholarship details here:
THE 2017 ESSAY TOPIC
To participate in the contest, applicants should write a 600-word essay answering the following question:
While there are some disadvantages to filing for bankruptcy, there are also several of advantages. Based on your research, what are advantages and disadvantages of filing bankruptcy?
Eligibility Requirements
- Applicant must be planning to enroll in an accredited United States college or University during the 2017-2018 academic year.
How to apply
People who wish to participate should send their essay as an attachment in an email to wantafreshstartscholarship@gmail.com by December 31, 2017 9 AM EST.
In the body of the email, applicants should include the following information:
- Your name, address, and phone number
- If you are under 18, contact information for your parents
- The name of the school you are attending or planning on attending
- Your current course of study
- The best way to contact you
Once the application period has ended, our scholarship committee will review the essays and choose a winner by January 15, 2018. The winner will be chosen considering the following factors:
- Originality
- Responsiveness to the question asked
- The quality of the writing
- The substantive content of the response