Legacy of Education
Scholarship

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DM Family Law

All applications must be submitted before the deadline of March 9, 2026.

If you have any questions about the application requirements, our support staff can be reached here.

Having a teacher or professor for a parent is something to be proud of. At DM Family Law, we want to honor educators and their families by opening this $1,000 scholarship opportunity to the children of educators across the United States. This award will be given to one student per semester after our judges thoroughly review all applications.

Funds from the Legacy of Education Scholarship can be put toward your educational expenses, including tuition, class materials, and anything else that would directly assist you in the completion of your degree.

How Do I Qualify for the Legacy of Education Scholarship?

Before you apply for the Legacy of Education Scholarship, please review our eligibility requirements to make sure that you qualify:

  • You must be the child of a licensed teacher, professor, or other educator.
  • You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.
  • You must be enrolled or planning to enroll in an undergraduate or graduate program within the United States for the Spring 2026 semester.
  • You must be at least 17 years old.
  • You must be a permanent resident or citizen of the United States.

Submitting an Application

Applicants for the Legacy of Education Scholarship must respond, in approximately 500 words, to the following prompt in essay format:

In addition to your essay, you must include proof of your enrollment at an accredited institution in the form of an acceptance letter, unofficial transcript, or other similar documentation. You must also submit evidence of your most recently achieved GPA.

Essay Prompt Describe how your parent’s career as an educator impacted your academic pursuits. What have you learned from your parent to further your own education?

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The Evaluation Process

Our judges will review your essay response based on these criteria:

  • Does your essay answer the prompt and follow all instructions?
  • Does your essay appear authentic, containing original work only with an original perspective?
  • Is your essay thoughtfully written and coherently organized?

The winner of the Legacy of Education Scholarship will be notified via email one month after the final deadline.

Any Questions? Reach Out to Us

If you have any questions about your eligibility or how your application will be evaluated, please reach out to our scholarship team at scholarship@dmfamilylaw.com. We are available for inquiries Monday through Friday during regular working hours.

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The DM Family Law Legacy of Education Scholarship is managed through the OVC Scholarship Network.

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