Requirements

• A current unofficial high school or college transcript or enrollment verification
• A typed essay 500-1000 words on nursing.

Submission Instructions

Completed materials can be submitted in the following manner:

• Email: lawyerhelpnow@jsh-pa.com.
• Please, no phone calls. Please direct all questions via email lawyerhelpnow@jsh-pa.com.

Award

The selected recipient will receive a one-time $500 scholarship to be applied to qualified expenses including tuition, fees, books, and on-campus room and board.

Eligibility

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent legal residents of the United States. They must be enrolled full-time or part-time at a Florida college or university, working toward an undergraduate or graduate degree in Nursing.

Important Dates

To be considered for a Howell, Buchan & Strong, Attorneys at Law scholarship, applicants must submit a short essay, 500-1000 words or less, responding to the prompt, “Why are you interested in a career in healthcare?” Tri-annual application and essay deadlines are:

1. January 1 through April 30
2. May 1 through August 31
3. September 1 through December 31

Recipients of the scholarship will be selected and notified by the end of the month after each deadline period. Should you miss an application window, you application will considered for the following deadline period.

Terms and Conditions

By applying for the Howell, Buchan & Strong, Attorneys at Law scholarship, you agree to these terms:

• Unless noted otherwise, you must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to be considered for the Howell, Buchan & Strong, Attorneys at Law scholarship awards.
• You may not apply for more than one scholarship, and you only need to complete one profile to be considered for a scholarship.
• You must provide your mailing address so that we can send you paperwork to complete if you are selected as a scholarship recipient.
• To be awarded a scholarship, a recipient must be enrolled in an accredited college or university located in the state of Florida.
• By applying for a scholarship, the applicant grants Howell, Buchan & Strong, Attorneys at Law permission to post their name on the Howell, Buchan & Strong, Attorneys at Law website or in other marketing communications in the event they are awarded the scholarship.
• Scholarship recipients will be required to submit a publicity release granting Howell, Buchan & Strong, Attorneys at Law permission to use their photo on the Howell, Buchan & Strong, Attorneys at Law website and in other marketing communications.
• Your information is safe with us. The Howell, Buchan & Strong, Attorneys at Law Privacy Policy applies to all Howell, Buchan & Strong, Attorneys at Law scholarships.
• If winners do not reply by the date specified in the online acceptance form, Howell, Buchan & Strong, Attorneys at Law reserves the right not to award the scholarship to the winner, and to award the scholarship to another applicant or to redistribute the scholarship award dollars to another scholarship.

FAQ

What are my chances of receiving a scholarship?

This depends largely on how many students apply for the scholarship. Typically, scholarships that are limited to students within the state have a better chance of winning than other scholarships, so you have a great chance of receiving a scholarship. The more applicants there are for a particular offer, the less chance you have of winning. Also, keep in mind that Howell, Buchan & Strong, Attorneys at Law law firm will be giving away three scholarships.

How does experience in the nursing profession increase my chances of receiving a scholarship?

Experience in the nursing profession does not increase your chances of winning the scholarship, but it may give you great material to include in the essay portion of the scholarship.

Is my G.P.A. needed to apply for this scholarship?

No. You do not need to submit your G.P.A to apply for this scholarship.

How quickly will I be notified? You will typically be notified within a week of the deadline, though the notification deadline may vary depending on the number of applicants.

How does Howell, Buchan & Strong, Attorneys at Law choose a winner? Each scholarship will be chosen at random by Howell, Buchan & Strong, Attorneys at Law. A winner must meet all of the standard criteria required for the scholarship. For additional information, please email lawyerhelpnow@jsh-pa.com