Future Leaders Scholarship

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Brett Law Future Leaders Scholarship Application Information

The Brett Law $2,000 Future Leaders Scholarship 2016 is available to undergraduate Political Science students who have an interest in personal injury law and are working toward their degree.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be a full-time student attending (or planning to attend on a full-time basis) an accredited university with a focus in Political Science.
• Must demonstrate admission and plans to enroll, or proof of current enrollment in an accredited university. *If you have not yet received your acceptance into college, you may still apply, but the scholarship will not be released without proof of acceptance and enrollment.

The award recipient shall provide the following documentation to obtain the scholarship:

• An official, sealed transcript reflecting the student’s current standing with a 3.5 GPA.
• Proof of admission and enrollment in an accredited university.
• The Brett Law Future Leaders Scholarship is to be used exclusively for school tuition and related expenses. A check for $2,000 will be made payable to the award recipient’s university or college to cover these expenses.

Application Materials

All applicants must complete the provided Future Leaders Application and submit a 5 minute video on how personal injury law positively affects social change. All applicants must also include an official, sealed transcript reflecting his or her current standing with a 3.5 GPA and proof of acceptance and enrollment.

Award

The Brett Law Future Leaders Scholarship recipient will be notified of the selection on or about August 15, 2016.

Deadline

Completed applications must be submitted no later than July 15, 2016. Applications should be mailed to:

Brett Law – Washington’s Injury Lawyers
Attn: Ari Purdy
200 W Chestnut St
Bellingham, WA 98229

Frequently Asked Questions

We receive many questions regarding the Future Leaders Scholarship. Before contacting us, please read through the frequently asked questions below to see if your question has already been answered. If not, feel free to email questions to apurdy@brettlaw.com, and we will be sure to get back to you as soon as possible.

Can I send my unofficial transcript as proof of my 3.5 or higher cumulative GPA?

Unfortunately, no. In this digital age it is too easy to alter unofficial, unsealed transcripts, therefore we require that transcripts be the official, sealed records obtained from your school through the registrar. Often the registrar’s office will send the official transcripts directly to Brett Law if requested. Be sure to give them enough time to send the sealed transcripts to meet the deadline.

Do I need to provide proof of acceptance to and proof of enrollment in college/university?

You will need to provide one or the other where it is appropriate. For example, if you are an advancing high school senior, then proof of acceptance would be appropriate to prove where your enrollment for the fall semester 2016.  Please note: for matriculating seniors, we may request proof of enrollment in your college or university prior to disbursing scholarship funds. For all other applicants, proof of enrollment demonstrating that you’ll be a full-time student for the fall 2016 semester is required. Failing to provide the necessary materials will disqualify your application.

What counts as proof of enrollment?

By contacting your school’s registrar, you will be able to obtain documentation that proves enrollment. This official document needs to be from your school. We cannot accept copies of your class schedule as proof of enrollment.

Do I need to be a Political Science student to apply?

The Future Leaders Scholarship is open to students pursuing a degree in Political Science with an interest in personal injury law. If you are unsure if your degree or programs of study is applicable, don’t hesitate to contact us.

Brett Law retained the exclusive and unlimited right to publish the Future Leaders Scholarship videos wholly or in part throughout any of its websites and other media site.

Download the application here.

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Matt Conner has a proven track record of success. Following his graduation from Willamette University with a double major in mathematics and economics, Matt worked as an economist for the Office of Economic Analysis for the State of Oregon before moving onto working in mortgage banking and real estate. Although Matt would move on to law school shortly thereafter, his experience in the financial sector has provided him with valuable experience in how to achieve maximum compensation for his clients.

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