Community Service Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine

Description **Purpose and focus** The Anidjar & Levine Community Service Scholarship recognizes students who connect sustained volunteer work to their future career goals. It rewards the applicant whose submission best demonstrates how community service shaped their skills, leadership, and career ambitions. The scholarship also aims to encourage continued civic engagement by supporting students financially as they pursue higher education. Key takeaways - Awards students who link volunteer experience to career plans. - Encourages ongoing civic involvement and professional development. - Open to both undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at accredited U.S. institutions. Eligibility **Who may apply** Applicants must be current students or formally accepted to an accredited U.S. community college, college, or university—undergraduate or graduate programs both qualify. Candidates must have a documented history of volunteer community service and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, supported by an official transcript. Only one application per student is permitted; incomplete or duplicate packages will not be considered. Key takeaways - Must be enrolled in or accepted to an accredited U.S. institution. - Requires documented volunteer community service history. - Minimum cumulative GPA: 3.0 (transcript required). - One application only; incomplete submissions disqualified. Award Value **Amount and disbursement** The scholarship award is $2,500. Payment is arranged through the recipient’s institution; applicants must provide the financial aid office’s mailing address, phone number, and email on their essay header so funds can be sent correctly. Recipients are responsible for any tax implications arising from the award. Key takeaways - Single award: $2,500. - Funds mailed to the institution’s financial aid office (information required on application). - Recipient bears responsibility for taxes on the award. Application Materials & Requirements **Documents and essay specifications** Applicants must submit a current resume detailing community service (organization names, service dates, contact info, and brief descriptions), the most recent transcript, and a 500-word essay addressing one of the provided prompts. Essay requirements: include a header with full name, scholarship name, school name, financial aid office mailing address and contact info, and student ID; give the essay a distinctive title; include a bibliography listing sources and provide proper citations. Save the essay as a PDF named “Anidjar & Levine Community Service Scholarship– Student Name” and upload all materials via the online form on this page—mail and email submissions are not accepted. Key takeaways - Required: resume, transcript, and a 500-word essay on an approved prompt. - Essay must include specific header information, title, bibliography, and citations. - Save essay as PDF with the specified naming format. - Submission method: online form only (no mail/email). Application Timeline **Submission and notification timing** All application materials must be uploaded through the form on the scholarship page; incomplete packages will not be reviewed. The scholarship page provides the current submission deadline—check it before applying. The winner will be contacted by email and/or phone in January 2027. Key takeaways - Submit materials via the online form by the posted deadline (see scholarship page). - Incomplete submissions are not considered. - Winner notification: January 2027 (by email and/or phone). Selection Process & Terms **Evaluation and legal conditions** Selection is based primarily on the applicant’s essay and documented history of community service. The scholarship is subject to Terms & Conditions; applicants should read them fully prior to submission. For legal and administrative reasons, the firm cannot respond to phone or email inquiries about the scholarship—questions must be submitted through the designated form—and recipients are responsible for any tax liabilities related to the award. Key takeaways - Winner chosen based on essay quality and service record. - Subject to Terms & Conditions; applicants must review them. - No phone/email scholarship inquiries; use the provided submission channel. - Recipient responsible for taxes on the award. History of the Award **Origin and mission** The scholarship is offered by the Law Firm of Anidjar & Levine to promote community service among students and to help volunteers translate civic experience into career readiness. It reflects the firm’s commitment to supporting civic-minded students as they pursue higher education and professional goals. The award highlights the role of volunteering in developing communication, leadership, and work-ethic skills valuable in the workplace. Key takeaways - Sponsored by the Law Firm of Anidjar & Levine. - Created to encourage volunteerism and career preparation. - Emphasizes skill development through community service (communication, leadership, work ethic).