Dare to Dream Scholarship
The Law Office of Lloyd E. Bennett, Esq., P.C.
Award: $500 – $500
Deadline: February 28th, 2026
The Dare to Dream Scholarship by The Law Office of Lloyd E. Bennett, Esq. P.C. is offering a $500 scholarship to a student who shares their unique journey towards pursuing American citizenship. This scholarship celebrates the aspirations of individuals pursuing the American Dream. Applicants are invited to reflect on their family background, personal goals, and how citizenship can help bring those dreams to life. Qualifications: -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 a two to four year post-secondary institution. -Preference will be granted to applicants residing in or attending a school in Hudson County, New Jersey. -Employees of The Law Office of Lloyd E. Bennett, Esq. P.C, their immediate families (parent, child, sibling, and spouse), and persons living in the same households of such individuals (whether related or not), are not eligible to participate in the competition. -Candidates for this scholarship should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good overall academic standing. Selection criteria: -The candidate must fill out the form below with all necessary information -The candidate must submit a 750-1,000 word essay response to the prompt: Please share your family background and the reasons that inspired your journey toward becoming an American citizen. Describe your personal dreams and explain how achieving U.S. citizenship can help you reach those goals. -Please note that all essays will be checked for AI writing. If AI writing is deemed present in the essay, the application will be denied. -The candidate must submit a professional resumé that lists their experience, both professional and academic. -The candidate must submit a transcript from their current school. First-year college students, graduate students, or individuals who have recently transferred schools may submit an unofficial transcript from their current school, as well as the most recent official transcript from their prior school. High school students can submit proof of acceptance to their college or university. How to apply: Complete the online submission form here: https://www.lebpc.com/2026-dare-to-dream-scholarship/ Preference will be granted to applicants residing in or attending a school in Hudson County, New Jersey.