Goldman Babboni Fernandez Murphy & Walsh Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Goldman Babboni Fernandez Murphy & Walsh
Overview
Goldman Babboni Fernandez Murphy & Walsh values higher education and supports students pursuing college degrees. The firm’s attorneys, who hold juris doctorates and have extensive trial experience as car accident injury lawyers in the Sarasota and Bradenton, FL area, recognize the commitment required to complete higher education. To promote access to college, the firm awards an annual essay-based scholarship to a promising student. The scholarship is administered as a contest that evaluates written responses to a prescribed prompt.
Description: The scholarship is offered by the firm to help students with the costs of higher education and to encourage professional dedication in healthcare and legal fields.
- Firm-sponsored annual essay scholarship
- Designed to support students entering or continuing college
- Administered through a written-essay contest
Eligibility
Applicants must be attending or planning to attend a college or university for the 2026–2027 academic year. Students must be in good standing with the institution they are attending or plan to attend. Applicants under 18 years old must obtain permission from a parent or legal guardian before applying. Submissions must include the applicant’s full name and the name of the school they are attending or plan to attend.
Eligibility: Open to students attending or planning to attend college in 2026–2027; good academic standing required; parental permission required for minors; include identifying information with the submission.
- Attendance or intent to attend in 2026–2027 required
- Good standing with the college or university required
- Parental/legal guardian permission required for applicants under 18
Essay Topics and Requirements
The scholarship is awarded based on an essay submission that addresses one of two specified topics. Essays must be at least two paragraphs in length and demonstrate the applicant’s motivation and reasoning for their chosen field. Topic choices focus on the applicant’s interest in healthcare or the legal profession, allowing candidates to explain their vocational goals and commitment. Clear, well-structured writing that directly responds to the prompt is essential for consideration.
Essay Requirements: Minimum two-paragraph essay addressing either why the applicant wants to be a healthcare professional or why they want to work in the legal field.
- At least two paragraphs in length
- Choose one of two prescribed topics
- Focus on motivation, goals, and commitment
Award Details
The scholarship award is a single monetary prize given to the winning essay author. The recipient will receive a check to assist with educational expenses. The firm uses the contest to invest directly in the next generation of students pursuing professional careers. Specific selection procedures and deadlines are determined by the firm for each award cycle.
Award Value: $1,000 scholarship awarded to the winning applicant, disbursed by check.
- Single scholarship recipient
- $1,000 award amount
- Funds provided by check to support educational costs