2026 Serving the Community Scholarship

At Latham & Martin, we believe that a strong community is built on the dedication of individuals who are willing to step up for others. As personal injury attorneys, our daily mission is to provide support and advocacy for those facing their most difficult moments. We understand that true service goes beyond the work you do; it is about the compassion and commitment you bring to your neighbors and your city.

We are proud to introduce the Serving the Community Scholarship to support students who share this spirit of service. Making a difference starts with one person taking action, and we want to hear how you have used your time and talents to lift those around you. This scholarship is an investment in the next generation of leaders who understand that helping others is the highest calling.

We invite applicants to share their experiences of community involvement, detailing the moments that motivated them to act and how those experiences have shaped their future aspirations. Through this initiative, we hope to celebrate and empower students who make the world a better, more supportive place for everyone.

Application Deadline: October 31st, 2026

Award Amount: $1,000

Eligibility

• This 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. Eligible applicants must live in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia and must be enrolled in either a vocational program or a two- to four-year post-secondary institution.
• Employees of Latham & Martin, 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.

To be eligible for this scholarship, candidates must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be in good academic standing overall.

Application Requirements

• 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: Making a difference starts with one person taking action. Describe a time you served your community or helped others, what motivated you to get involved, and how the experience has influenced your personal growth or future aspirations.
  • Please note that all essays will be checked for AI writing. If AI-generated writing is detected in the essay, the application will be denied.
• The candidate must submit a professional résumé listing their professional and academic experience.
• 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, along with the most recent official transcript from their prior school. High school students can submit proof of acceptance to their college or university.
• Preference will be given to students either from or attending secondary school in the state.

The recipient of the 2026 Serving the Community Scholarship will be chosen during the month following the scholarship deadline.

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.