Every year, The Bussey Law Firm, P.C., awards a $1,000 scholarship to a student who is pursuing a four-year college degree. Our 2025 New Heights Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current college students from across the nation.
A college degree provides knowledge and experience that will help you thrive in today’s ever-changing world. Earning a degree takes a lot of hard work, and today’s college students face significant challenges. That’s why we want to help an aspiring student achieve this courageous goal.
To apply for this year’s New Heights Scholarship, write an essay on the topic below and submit it along with the application by April 29, 2025. We are only interested in original essays, and submissions generated using AI technology will not be accepted!
Click here to view our previous winners and their winning essays.
Scholarship Details
- Amount Awarded: $1,000
- Submission Deadline: April 29, 2025
- Finalists Announcement: May 13, 2025
- Scholarship Winner Announcement: May 27, 2025
You can view more scholarship details and submit your essay here.
Scholarship Essay Prompt: 500-1,000 Words
The Bussey Law Firm, P.C., recognizes that hardships can be painful to endure, but the old adage that you learn more from hardships than from having it easy often rings true. That’s why this year’s prompt is to describe a challenging moment in your life so far and explain how that experience helped prepare you for success in college and beyond.
Good Luck to Everyone Who Applies!
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