Mesothelioma Cancer Victims Memorial $2500 Scholarship

Rules and Requirements
An estimated 3,000 people are diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer every year in the US and its impact is felt for a lifetime by tens of thousands more people who are dear to them. Baron & Budd mesothelioma attorneys have been dedicated to fighting for the rights of mesothelioma cancer victims and their loved ones for over four decades and have established these scholarships to honor their legacy.

Eligibility
Each entry must meet the following eligibility requirements to be considered for the scholarship:
Must be accepted to a US-based four-year university or college for any field of study (scholarship funds will be dispersed directly to your school)
Must provide two letters of recommendation specific to this scholarship
You may submit either a written essay or video
Written essay must be between 800-1,250 words
Video essay must be a 2-3 minute YouTube video
YouTube videos must link back to https://www.baronandbudd.com/mesothelioma-lawyers/scholarships/
Cannot be an employee or family member of an employee of Baron & Budd
Deadline for submissions is Friday, November 22, 2019
Scholarship winners will be announced Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Essay and Video Topics
How has cancer impacted your life? It can be any kind of cancer.
Mesothelioma cancers, as well as other terminal cancers, have an impact well beyond the victim alone. How has receiving a cancer diagnosis for you or your loved one impacted your life? How did it impact you while your loved one was fighting their illness? What hardships did you or your family experience? How will this scholarship help you to reach your academic goals?

How to apply
1 Write your essay or record your video
Essay must be between 800-1,250 words. Videos should be at between 2 and 3 minutes.

2 Fill out the online application
Submit your essay or provide a link to your YouTube video. Please also submit a photo.

3 Provide proof of enrollment
Finalists will be required to provide proof of enrollment for scholarship consideration and disbursement to the winner.