The Wilhite Law Firm | Future Advocates for Justice Scholarship
2026 Future Advocates for Justice Scholarship
The Wilhite Law Firm is committed to standing up for individuals and families whose lives have been affected by injury or loss caused by the negligent or reckless actions of others. With a dedicated team of over 100 professionals, the firm advocates for victims of personal injury, workplace accidents, defective products, and wrongful death.
Recognizing the vital role education plays in shaping future leaders and professionals, The Wilhite Law Firm is proud to have established the Future Advocates for Justice Scholarship to support Colorado students in pursuing their academic and career ambitions.
Each year, students have the opportunity to apply for this $2,500 scholarship, which is awarded to help cover tuition costs for the upcoming academic year. As part of the application process, students are asked to submit an essay of no fewer than 650 words with one of the following prompts:
- How I Plan to Advocate for Justice in My Career
- A personal story about overcoming adversity or helping others seek justice
Along with the essay, please also submit at least 2 letters of recommendation from either a professor or community leader, along with an official transcript and professional resume by the July 31, 2026 deadline.
Eligibility
- The scholarship is open to any current high school senior, vocational student, college student or graduate student in Colorado who is a legal resident of the United States residing in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia and who is enrolled in a vocational program or two to four year post-secondary institution.
- Applicants must be majoring in pre-law, political science, criminal justice, or related fields such as public health or social work.
- Employees of The Wilhite Law Firm, their immediate families (parent, child, sibling, and spouse), and persons living in the same households of such individuals (whether related or not), are not eligible to apply for this scholarship.
- Candidates for this scholarship should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good overall academic standing.
- Candidates for this scholarship must demonstrate a strong commitment to community service or advocacy, particularly on behalf of underserved populations or victims of injury or neglect.
Application Requirements
- The candidate must submit a 650+ word essay response to one of the following prompts:
- How I Plan to Advocate for Justice in My Career
- A personal story about overcoming adversity or helping others seek justice Please note that all essays will be checked for AI writing. If AI writing is deemed pre sent in the essay, the application will be denied.
- The candidate must submit a professional resumé that lists their experience, both professional and academic.
- The candidate must submit a transcript from their current school. First-year college students, graduate students, or individuals who have recently transferred schools may submit an unofficial transcript from their current school, as well as the most recent official transcript from their prior school. High school students can submit proof of acceptance to their college or university.
- The candidate must submit at least two letters of recommendation from a professor, teacher, or community leader.
The recipient of the Future Advocates for Justice Scholarship will be chosen during the month following the scholarship deadline.
For all scholarship-related inquiries, please use this contact form. We are unable to answer scholarship questions by phone, email, or through any other contact forms listed on this website.