We are pleased to announce the annual Simmrin Law Group Entrepreneurial Scholarship. This scholarship is our way of fostering the values that drive all of us here at Simmrin, and helping pass those values to future leaders. It is a $1,500 scholarship which will support one high-achieving, entrepreneurially-minded college student.
Simmrin Law Group was built on a spirit of recognizing opportunity, creating value, and lifting up those around us—principles that we believe all entrepreneurs share. This spirit has helped propel our organization to become one of the top law groups in California. Every day, we get to help those who have been hurt, are struggling, or have been wronged by the justice system. We know that we could not have achieved everything we’ve done if it weren’t for our own mentors who encouraged and supported our entrepreneurial drive. That is why it’s so important for us to give back to the next generation of rising entrepreneurs.
If you are a current or aspiring entrepreneur and meet the eligibility requirements below, we hope you’ll submit an application. We look forward to the chance to read your essay and award the first scholarship.
Eligibility
In order to qualify for the Simmrin Law Group Entrepreneurial Scholarship, you must meet all of the criteria below:
- You are passionate about pursuing your entrepreneurial dream.
You are currently enrolled in, or have been accepted by, an accredited university/college/graduate school in the United States. We encourage both undergraduate and graduate students to apply.
- You have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- You are able to provide an unofficial copy of your transcript, a completed application, and your essay, no later than the deadline, using the online form to your right.
Your application MUST be received by: October 15, 2024
Essay Topics
Please choose ONE topic from the options below, and write an essay to show us why you should be considered for this scholarship. Please keep essays between 500 and 1,000 words in length:
- How and when did you first realize that you are an entrepreneur at heart? How did this first experience shape your plans and goals for the future—and how has your entrepreneurial dream grown since?
- What is one way in which you think the world would be a better place if more people were entrepreneurs? How could our society better prepare young people to have the skills and passion to choose an entrepreneurial path in life?
- What was the biggest failure you ran into when first trying out entrepreneurial projects of your own? How did that experience change the way you approach later projects?
For your essay to be eligible please include the following:
- A header where you mention your full name; the name of the scholarship; the name of the institution you are enrolled in; the mailing address from your financial aid office where we can mail the award; the e-mail address and phone number from your financial aid office; the student ID number.
- A catchy and original title.
- A bibliography where you mention all the sources of information used (eg: books, sites; articles, magazines, reports, etc.)
- Citations
Once finished you must save your essay in Word format and name it using the following example: “Simmrin Law Group Entrepreneurial Scholarship – Student Name”. Lastly, you must submit your essay through the form.
How to Apply
To apply for the Simmrin Law Group Entrepreneurial Scholarship, make sure you meet the eligibility requirements, then simply complete the application form found on this page.
Terms and Conditions
The Simmrin Law Group Entrepreneurial Scholarship is open to students at the undergraduate or post-graduate level attending any accredited university or college within the United States. The scholarship is also open to incoming students who have been accepted by such a university or college, as long as they are scheduled to enroll in classes within one semester of the application deadline.
Applicants may be required to provide proof of any entrepreneurial projects claimed in application materials. Failure to provide such proof, if requested, is grounds to disqualify the applicant.
The Simmrin Law Group is not responsible for any technical problems that prevent an application from being received, submitted, or considered in any way. The law group will consider all applications submitted by eligible applicants on or before the deadline. Simmrin Law Group will choose a selection committee, and only that committee shall determine the winner of the scholarship. The selection committee’s decisions are final.
Anyone who meets the following conditions is NOT eligible to apply:
1. Employees or children of employees of Simmrin Law Group
2. Past recipients of the Entrepreneurial Scholarship
3. Applicants who are unable/unwilling to be interviewed by a representative of Simmrin Law Group if he/she were to be awarded the scholarship.
4. Applicants who submit the same essay for multiple scholarships or for multiple years in a row
Privacy policy: Simmrin Law Group will not share, sell or publicly distribute personal information provided in any scholarship application. Such information will be used solely for identifying eligible applicants and determining a winner.
However, be aware that the winner may be publicly announced by name on our website and/or in other media, channels, or publicity materials. The winning essay may also be published, reproduced, or publicly distributed, in whole or in part, at our sole discretion.
Non-discrimination policy: The Simmrin Law Group believes strongly in equal opportunity for all eligible applicants. The selection process for this scholarship will not be affected in any way by race, religion, gender, national origin, sexual preference, age, or disability; nor by any other legally protected status. The winner shall be determined exclusively by an applicant’s eligibility under the scholarship requirements and the strength of an applicant’s essay, as determined by the selection committee.
We regret that, for legal reasons, we are unable to accept calls, emails, or other communication regarding the scholarship, or answer any questions, other than those submitted here. All the necessary details about this scholarship can be found above. We will make sure to contact you in case we need any further information.
Any applications received after the deadline will not be taken into consideration.
Previous Winners
Announcements about the previous winners of our scholarship can be found by clicking one of the links below:
- 2021 Winner: CG Gupta