At J. Lopez Law, we have witnessed firsthand the challenges many of our clients face when pursuing U.S. citizenship. The process is rarely simple: requiring patience, resilience, and determination in the face of obstacles. Inspired by these journeys, our team created the Powering Through Scholarship to recognize and support students who embody these same qualities in their own lives.
We believe that perseverance is one of the greatest lessons a person can carry with them, no matter the field they choose to pursue. Through this scholarship, we aim to honor students who have demonstrated resilience while working toward an important goal and to encourage them to continue applying that same strength to their education and future career.
The Powering Through Scholarship will award $1,000 to a student who best shares their personal story of overcoming obstacles and reflects on the lessons they learned about persistence, growth, and dedication along the way.
Application Deadline: May 31, 2026
Award Amount: $1,000
Eligibility
The scholarship is open to any current high school senior, vocational student, college student, or graduate student who is a legal resident of the United States, residing in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia, and who is enrolled in a vocational program or two- to four-year post-secondary institution.
Employees of J. Lopez Law, their immediate families (parent, child, sibling, and spouse), and individuals living in the same household (whether related or not) are not eligible.
Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good academic standing.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit the following:
Completed online application form.
A 750–1,000-word essay responding to the following prompt: Tell us about a time that you had to overcome a number of obstacles to achieve an arduous but deeply meaningful goal. What did the experience teach you about resilience and dedication, and how will you apply those lessons to your future pursuits?
Please note: All essays will be checked for AI writing. Applications that contain AI-generated content will not be considered.
A professional resumé highlighting academic and professional experiences.
A transcript from their current school. First-year college students, graduate students, or recent transfers may submit an unofficial transcript from their current school along with the most recent official transcript from their prior school. High school students may submit proof of acceptance to a college or university.
Preference may be given to students from or attending secondary school in the state.
The recipient of the 2026 Powering Through Scholarship will be chosen during the month following the scholarship deadline of May 31, 2026. For all scholarship-related inquiries, please use this contact form.We are unable to answer scholarship questions by phone, email, or through any other contact forms listed on this website.
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