Overcoming Adversity Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Kopfler & Hermann, Attorneys at Law

Introducing a $1,000 grant aimed at students who have bravely faced adversity and emerged stronger.

Our law firm has specialized in personal injury cases on the Gulf Coast for more than four decades. We've witnessed the hardships that can follow an accident or injury. However, we've also seen the incredible strength of individuals who refuse to quit. This is the driving force behind our scholarship - a tribute to the power of resilience.

If you have conquered a substantial obstacle and are striving for a brighter future, we are eager to hear your tale.

We invite all qualified students to participate and share their journey of growth through adversity.

This marks our seventh year of offering this scholarship, and we're excited to learn more about your inspiring journeys.

Scholarship Value: $1,000.00

Qualification Criteria

• This scholarship is accessible to students presently attending a trade school, college, or university, including high school seniors planning to enroll in one. Candidates must be legal residents of the United States residing in one of the 50 states or Washington, D.C.
• Employees of Kopfler & Hermann, Attorneys at Law, their immediate family (including parents, children, spouses, and siblings), and individuals sharing a household with these individuals, whether related or not, are not eligible.
• Eligible candidates must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be in good academic standing.

Submission Guidelines

• The applicant must provide all required information in the form provided below
• The applicant must present a 750-1,000-word essay responding to the prompt: Share the story of a significant challenge you've faced. What occurred, how did it impact you, and what measures did you undertake to progress? We are interested in hearing about your perseverance and the lessons learned from the ordeal.
  • Keep in mind that all essays will be screened for AI writing. If AI writing is detected, the application will be rejected.
• The applicant must provide a professional resumé detailing their professional and academic background.
• The applicant needs to provide their current school transcript. First-year college students, graduate students, or individuals who have recently transferred schools can provide an unofficial transcript from their current school, along with the most recent official transcript from their previous school. High school seniors can submit proof of acceptance to their college or university.
• Priority will be given to students from or studying in the state's secondary schools.

The Overcoming Adversity Scholarship recipient will be selected in the month following the application deadline.

Please note that we will not respond to scholarship-related queries over the phone. Kindly direct any questions regarding the scholarship to koplferscholarship@gmail.com, with the subject line reading “Overcoming Adversity Scholarship”