As criminal defense lawyers we believe that by furthering education in the community this can lead to decreasing criminal activity. We also understand the challenge to pay for a good education. This is why we are happy to announce the Aaron J. Boria, PLLC Scholarship.

— Scholarship Eligibility —

$500

Undergraduate students attending an accredited university in the United States with an interest in law school are eligible to apply. Current law school students that are attending an American Bar Association Accredited law school may also apply. Awards will be judged based on content, and educational merit.

Essays must be submitted by November 30th for the fall semester award and winners will be notified by mail after December 31st.

Essays must be submitted by March 30 for the spring semester award and winners will be notified by mail after April 30th.

The winning essay will receive $500

Essay Requirements:

In 1,000 words or less tell us the following:

• Why you are interested in the law
• Tell us about your favorite community involvement and why it was your favorite.
• Explain how higher education can help reduce crime in our communities.

Eligibility:

• Undergraduate students who are attending an accredited university in the United States with an interest in law school
• Current law school students that are attending an American Bar Association Accredited law school may also apply
• Undergraduates that apply must have a 3.0 GPA or higher
• Law school students that apply must have a 2.5 GPA or higher
• Submit your most recent official college/high school transcript

Essay Submission:

Mail your essay and transcript to 472 Starkweather Street, Plymouth, MI 48170.  Emailed applications will not be accepted.

Essays must be submitted by November 30th for the fall semester award and winners will be notified by mail after December 31st.

Essays must be submitted by March 30 for the spring semester award and winners will be notified by mail after April 30th.

Past Winners:

Fall 2016 Alexis G. at Michigan State University

Spring 2017 Osama A. Graduate of San Diego State University. Student at the University of Chicago Law School

Fall 2017 Marissa M. at St. John’s University School of Law

Spring 2018 Devin B. at Western Michigan Thomas M. Cooley Law School