Defending Yourself Scholarship

Congratulations to our 2020 scholarship recipient, Shannon Canitz!

Attorneys at Scott Pryor Law aggressively fight for their clients every day in many different types of personal injury cases. They have the dedication and perseverance it takes to help their clients maximize the justice they deserve.
Ever since the beginning of his career, former U.S. Marine and managing attorney, Scott Pryor, has loved fighting for his clients in the courtroom. Pryor understands the impact one can make when standing up for what is right and he is always prepared to do so. Having the ability to stand up for oneself is not easy, nor something that comes naturally to everyone.
We are excited to announce the Defending Yourself Scholarship, which gives students the opportunity to express a time when they needed to defend themselves and explain what prepared them to do so. The Defending Yourself Scholarship will award $2,000 to a student who best shares their story about a time they defended themselves.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

The Defending Yourself Scholarship is open to any student currently enrolled in an accredited community college, undergraduate or graduate program in the United States. This includes incoming first-year college students who have graduated high school or are in possession of a GED.

Application Requirements

Students interested in this scholarship should provide the following:

• A resume with contact information and relevant education, professional and/or volunteer experience. 
• An unofficial academic transcript
• A 750-1000 word essay answering the following: Describe a time when you needed to defend yourself, either vocally or through taking action. What prepared you for this moment when you had to defend yourself and what was the outcome?

Application Deadline and Instructions

The deadline for this scholarship is February 29, 2020

All applications must be submitted via email to info@scottpryorlaw.net and have the subject line that reads “[Applicant’s First and Last Name] – Defending Yourself Scholarship Application.” To be considered for this scholarship, the application must be complete and be sent with this designated subject line.