Make a Difference Scholarship

Jenner Law is proud to support the next generation of change-makers through our Make a Difference Scholarship! Each year, we award two $2,500 scholarships who exemplify academic excellence, a proven commitment to social justice, and a clear vision of how his or her education will create meaningful change in the world.  This scholarship recognizes those who don’t just aspire to make a difference but have already taken meaningful steps to do so.

Undergraduate and graduate students from all areas of study are invited to submit their applications as long as they meet the following criteria and follow the requirements for the form of the submission: 

Eligibility Requirements

• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Enrolled in or accepted at an accredited college, university, or graduate school. 
• U.S. citizen or otherwise authorized to attend school in the U.S.
• Compose and submit an original essay of no more than 1,000 words on the scholarship topic.
• The essay must not be drafted by A.I. and must avoid using the word “passion” in the essay.
• You agree to the scholarship’s full terms and conditions outlined below.

Scholarship Essay Topic and Submission Requirements

Please craft an original essay of no more than 1,000 words that addresses the following topic:

How My Degree Will Make a Difference: 

What degree are you pursuing and why? What have you done to demonstrate a commitment to your goals?  What will you do with your degree to pay it forward and positively impact people’s lives? Describe your goals and your ideal journey to making a difference. 

Applicants must include their full name on the first page of the essay, identify the school they will attend, and indicate whether the submission is for graduate or undergraduate admission.  As an example, on the first page of the essay, before the title, you must have the following:

Your name

The name of your college or university

State either:  Undergraduate Submission or Graduate Submission

Application Deadline

We begin accepting applications on January 1, 2027, and will accept up to 500 submissions.

The Jenner Law scholarship selection committee will review all submissions. The committee will choose the winners within three months of the May 30, 2027, deadline. 

Please do not contact the law firm for scholarship information before the period begins. We are unable to accept calls, emails, or other communications regarding the scholarship, and we cannot answer any questions other than those submitted here. All the necessary details about this scholarship are available on this page. We will contact you if we need any further information.

Full Terms and Conditions

Selection and Award Notification Process 

The Jenner Law Scholarship Selection Committee will review each scholarship submission fairly and without discrimination. Age, race, religion, gender, national origin, familial status, or other protected classes will not influence the Committee’s decision. 

Because of the high volume of applications we receive, we cannot answer questions about your scholarship status.

The selected scholarship winner will be contacted via the email he/she provided in the application form.   Once we have contacted the winner and verified their information, we will announce the winner through online channels, including the Jenner Law website blog, press release, and social media (including Facebook and Instagram). We regret that we cannot provide individual notifications to non-winners. 

We will provide the scholarship award directly to the winner’s academic institution. We will request instructions for sending the check at the time of the award. 

Privacy Statement

Your personal information will not be given, sold, or distributed to third parties. 

Previous Winners

• 2026 Winner: Bella Ramirez and Danait Issac
• 2025 Winners:  Brian Conceicao and Keyara Green
• 2024 Winners: Ella Stiso and Karina Banuelos
• 2023 Winners: Galin Dishoyan and Derek Wilson