Utah Advocates Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Advocates Law Firm

Background (History of the Award)

**Purpose and origin:** The Advocates Scholarship was created by The Advocates Law Firm to reduce the financial barriers of higher education and to support lifelong learning in the communities the firm serves. The scholarship reflects the firm’s commitment to education, community safety, and civic awareness. It is awarded on a continuing, biannual basis to students enrolled at accredited U.S. colleges and universities. The program emphasizes practical civic topics—this cycle’s prompt focuses on bicyclist safety and public awareness.

- Founded by The Advocates Law Firm to support higher-education access
- Ongoing, biannual scholarship program
- Emphasis on community-oriented essay topics

Description

**What the scholarship funds:** The Advocates Scholarship awards a monetary prize to students who submit a focused, research-based essay on bicyclist safety and awareness. The required essay asks applicants to identify daily problems bicyclists face, evaluate public and legal awareness of bicyclists, and propose ways to improve awareness and road safety. Essays should be well-researched and reflect thoughtful, actionable ideas that connect civic responsibility to road-safety outcomes. This award is intended to promote dialogue and practical solutions that benefit both students and the broader community.

- Essay topic: bicyclist daily problems, legal/public awareness, and solutions
- Focus on research-backed, actionable recommendations
- Aimed at community impact and student engagement

Eligibility

**Who may apply:** Any prospective or current student enrolled at an accredited college or university within the United States is eligible to apply. International students studying at accredited U.S. institutions are covered only if their school is accredited and located in the United States. Applicants must ensure their enrollment status is verifiable by the institution that would receive the award. Meeting eligibility is a prerequisite for consideration; incomplete or unverifiable enrollment information will disqualify an application.

- Open to prospective and current students at accredited U.S. colleges/universities
- Enrollment at a U.S.-based accredited institution required
- Incomplete or unverifiable enrollment information results in disqualification

Application Requirements

**Essay and submission rules:** Submit a 300–500 word essay addressing the specified bicyclist-safety prompt. Essays must be well written and researched; all sources must be cited either in-text or on a Works Cited page—entries without citations will not be considered. Accepted file formats are PDF or DOCX (PDF preferred); other file types will not be opened. Ensure your application form fields are fully completed before submission, since missing information will forfeit your consideration.

- Essay length: 300–500 words
- Mandatory citations: in-text or Works Cited; essays lacking citations are disqualified
- File types accepted: .pdf (preferred) or .docx only
- Complete all required form fields to remain eligible

Award Value and Disbursement

**Amount and payment method:** The scholarship awards $1,000 per selection and is offered twice a year. If you are selected as the prize winner, the firm will send the award directly to your accredited institution—payments are not sent to individuals. Winners may also be asked to provide a profile photo for publication on the scholarship page if selected. The award supports tuition or school-related expenses by being issued through the recipient’s college or university.

- Award amount: $1,000
- Frequency: biannual (two awards per year)
- Payment: issued directly to the recipient’s accredited institution
- Winners may be asked for a profile photo for publication

Application Timeline

**Opening dates and winner notifications:** This scholarship runs on an ongoing, biannual cycle. Fall submissions open on July 1; Spring submissions open on February 1. Winners for Fall submissions will be contacted in February–March; winners for Spring submissions will be contacted in July–August. Selection and notification can take several weeks after each deadline as the committee reviews entries.

- Fall submissions open: July 1
- Spring submissions open: February 1
- Winner notifications: Feb–Mar (Fall) and Jul–Aug (Spring)
- Selection process may require several weeks after the deadline

Terms and Conditions

**Privacy, communications, and selection rules:** By submitting an essay, applicants agree to the scholarship’s terms and conditions. Only your email and phone number will be used to contact you about the scholarship; this contact information will not be shared with third parties. The Advocates may publish the winner’s name and school (and honorable mentions) and will request a profile photo from selected winners. Do not call or use the firm’s live chat to inquire about entries—those lines are reserved for legal inquiries—and understand that failing to provide required information will forfeit consideration.

- Submission implies agreement to terms and conditions
- Only email and phone used for scholarship contact; no third-party sharing
- Winner’s name and school may be published; profile photo may be requested
- Do not use phone/live chat for application inquiries; missing information forfeits eligibility

Contact and Questions

**How to get help:** If you have questions about eligibility, essay requirements, or the award process, email youdeserve@advocates.com for assistance. For submission instructions, refer to the official Advocates Scholarship page where entry details and submission portals are provided. Allow adequate time for review before contacting the firm—responses about entries will follow the stated notification windows.

- Questions: youdeserve@advocates.com
- Check the official scholarship page for submission instructions
- Expect follow-up only during the specified notification periods