Judge Bill Higgins Public Service Scholarship

Amount of Scholarship: $500

Number of Awards: 1

Available to Class Level: community college, undergraduate, or graduate program

Requirements: Currently enrolled in an accredited community college, undergraduate, or graduate program in the United States. This includes incoming first-year college students who are high school graduates or possess a GED. The scholarship candidate must possess an interest in public service, as demonstrated by past and present volunteer, professional, and educational experiences. In order to be eligible, scholarship applicants must submit their full application (personal statement, cover sheet, transcript, and resume) by email. Send your volunteer service hours showing that you have volunteered at least five hours at your favorite charitable organization. For example, if you submit 15 hours of volunteer work, you will be assigned three entries for the scholarship. And a current unofficial transcript from their most recent school, as well as an unofficial transcript from their current post-secondary institution.

Eligibility: All eligible candidates must be in good academic standing

Minimum GPA: 3.0

Due Date: July 21, 2017

Purpose of Award: Due to The Higgins Firm’s passion for public service and desire to encourage those considering entering this arena with the inspiration of Judge Bill Higgins behind them, we are honored to present the Judge Bill Higgins Public Service Scholarship. The scholarship will award $500 to the student that best expresses their thoughts on the importance of public servants with insight and creativity.

Renewable: No

Applicaiton Online: Yes

Application Fees: No

Additional Information:

All scholarship application submission emails must have the following:

Subject Line: Name of the Applicant - Name of the Scholarship
Attachments: Essay or Proof of Volunteer Hours, Transcript, Cover Sheet and Resume