The legal professionals at Berkowitz & Myer realize that education is the foundation to a successful career, but may not be financially feasible for students and their families. For this reason, Berkowitz & Myer is proud to announce an annual $1,000 Scholarship Essay Contest.
The 2018 Essay Topic:
To participate in the contest, applicants should write a 600-word essay answering the following question:
Currently, under the Federal Bankruptcy Code, federal student loans are almost never eligible for discharge. Explain the pro’s and cons’s of whether Congress should change the Federal Bankruptcy Code to allow these loans to be discharged. Then, take a position and explain why you think federal student loans should or should not be allowed to be discharged in bankruptcy, like other unsecured debts (i.e. credit cards, medical bills, etc..).
Eligibility Requirements
- Applicant must be planning to enroll in an accredited United States College or University during the 2018-2019 academic year.
How to Apply
People who wish to participate should send their essay as an attachment in an email to berkowitzmyerscholarship@gmail.com by January 15, 2019 9 AM EST. In the body of the email, applicants should include the following information:
- Your name and phone number
- If you are under 18, contact information for your parents
- The name of the school you are attending or planning on attending
- Your current course of study
- The best way to contact you
Once the application period has ended, our scholarship committee will review the essays and choose a winner by January 31, 2019. The winner will be chosen considering the following factors:
- Originality
- Responsiveness to the question asked
- The quality of the writing
- The substantive content of the response
The winner’s check will be issued to directly to the student’s college or university.