2025 Split Divorce Scholarship

At Kimbrough Legal, PLLC, we understand the complex challenges that can arise within family dynamics, particularly those associated with divorce. With this understanding, we proudly introduce the 2025 Split Divorce Scholarship, crafted specifically for students who have navigated and triumphed over hurdles stemming from divorced parents.

Your story matters to us. We invite applicants to delve into their unique experiences growing up in divorced households and explore how these experiences have shaped both their personal and academic journeys. How have these trials shaped your ambitions and aspirations? What impact has navigating life within divorced families had on your academic pursuits?

We encourage you to seize this opportunity and apply for the 2025 Split Divorce Scholarship, which offers a platform to share your insights. The scholarship recipient will be selected according to the criteria specified below and will be granted a $1,000 award to further their education. Your voice is invaluable, and your resilience amidst adversity deserves acknowledgment. 

Award amount: $1,000

Deadline to apply: May 15, 2025

 

Eligibility

• The scholarship opportunity welcomes current high school seniors, vocational students, college attendees, graduate, or law students who are residents of the United States, residing in any of the 50 states or the District of Columbia. 
• Applicants must be enrolled in a vocational program or a two to four-year post-secondary institution for the upcoming semester following the deadline. 
• Individuals falling under the employment of Kimbrough Legal PLLC, along with their immediate families (including parent, child, sibling, and spouse), and those sharing the same residence, regardless of relation, are not eligible for participation. 
• Prospective recipients of this scholarship are required to maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 or above and demonstrate good academic standing.

Application Requirements

• The candidate must fill out the form below with all the necessary information.
• The candidate must submit a 750-1000 word essay response to the prompt: What were some of the struggles, if any, you faced growing up with divorced parents, and how has coming from a divorced family shaped who you are and your personal ambitions? Explain how divorce has impacted you personally and academically. 
  • Please note that all essays will be checked for AI writing. If AI writing is deemed present in the essay, the application will be denied.
• The candidate must submit a professional résumé that lists their experience, both professional and academic.
• The candidate must submit a transcript from their current school. First-year college students, graduate students, or individuals who have recently transferred schools may submit an unofficial transcript from their current school, as well as the most recent official transcript from their prior school. High school students must also submit proof of acceptance to their college or university.
• Preference will be given to students either from or attending secondary school in the state.

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must submit their complete application (resume, transcript, and essay) on or before the May 15th, 2025 deadline. The recipient of the 2025 Split Divorce Scholarship will be chosen during the month following the scholarship deadline.