Jill Cohen is a top-rated personal injury lawyer in Washington, DC. In addition to her diverse law background, Ms. Cohen has worked as a freelance reporter on America’s Most Wanted. Ms. Cohen defends the rights of individuals who have been hurt due to the negligence of others, and has obtained millions on their behalf. The Jill Cohen Brighter Tomorrow Scholarship will be accepting applications from current students attending either an accredited college or university in the United States. Applicants will be judged on their academic merits as well as the content of the application essay they provide.
Deadline – October 31, 2017
Scholarship winner will be notified and announced by November 30th, 2017.
Essay Topic
Mental illness levels in children and teenagers are at an all-time high in our nation. How can we, as a country, better promote both physical and emotional health in our schools?
Essays must be between 500 and 1000 words.
Eligibility
- Applicant must be either a current student at an accredited undergraduate college or university or be planning to attend a college or university in the fall of 2017.
- Applicants must have a minimum 2.8 GPA.
- Applicants must submit a copy of their transcript.
How to Apply
To apply for the 2017 Jill Cohen Brighter Tomorrow Scholarship, please submit your name, address, contact information, a short personal statement, essay submission, and unofficial transcript to:
1220 19th Street, NW
Suite 500
Washington, DC 20036
[email protected]
Please direct any questions to: [email protected]\