Workplace Rights Scholarship

Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship, you must meet the following requirements:

Must be a student enrolled in or planning to attend a university or college in the spring 2025 semester
Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States
Must have a passion for civil rights and/or employment law-related issues, including but not limited to improving workers’ rights related to discrimination, harassment, wage theft, minimum wage/overtime rules, whistleblower protections, non-compete issues, and union bargaining issues.
Must have a 3.5 GPA or higher from the last institution attended

Applying
We ask that you submit the following:

Proof of enrollment in an accredited college or university
Copy of official or unofficial transcripts demonstrating a GPA of 3.5 or higher
Contact information
Essay or video essay answering the prompt below
Make sure to apply before 11:59PM on March 10, 2025.
As part of your application, please submit a 250–500 word essay or a 2-3 minute video answering the following question:
How do you plan to use your education to promote workers’ rights and/or civil rights in employment spaces?