2026 Forward-Thinking Future Scholarship

Congratulations to our 2025  scholarship recipient, find out more about our previous winners here!

In a world where the future is often uncertain, the ability to think ahead, envision possibilities, and take decisive action has never been more crucial. Understanding the significance of planning ahead and dedicating one’s mission to making a meaningful impact on the world can make a big difference in this day and age.

Our team at Soloff & Zervanos Personal Injury Attorneys created The Forward-Thinking Future Scholarship, which celebrates and supports students with visionary thinking and a proactive approach to shaping their destinies. This scholarship is designed for individuals who recognize the importance of planning for the future and are committed to making a positive impact on the world. Write an essay about how you are thinking about the future and taking an active role in dreaming big and making a difference in your community and beyond.

Application Deadline: June 30th, 2026

Award Amount: $1,000

Eligibility

• This scholarship is available to current high school seniors, vocational students, and college or graduate students who are legal U.S. residents living in any of the 50 states or the District of Columbia. Eligible applicants must be enrolled in a vocational program or an accredited two- to four-year post-secondary institution.
• Employees of Soloff & Zervanos Personal Injury Attorneys, their immediate families (parent, child, sibling, and spouse), and persons living in the same households of such individuals (whether related or not), are not eligible to apply.
• Candidates for this scholarship should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good overall academic standing.

Application Requirements

• The candidate must fill out the form below with all necessary information
• The candidate must submit a 750-1,000 word essay response to the prompt: Write an essay about how you are thinking about the future and taking an active role in dreaming big and making a difference in your community and beyond.
  • 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 resumé 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 can submit proof of acceptance to their college or university.
• Preference will be given to students either from or attending secondary school in the state.

The recipient of the Forward-Thinking Future Scholarship will be chosen during the month following the scholarship deadline. 

For all scholarship-related inquiries, please use this contact form. We are unable to answer scholarship questions by phone, email, or through any other contact forms listed on this website.