2026 Strength Through Struggle Scholarship
At Barrios Virguez Attorneys: Accident & Injury Law, we witness the incredible resilience of the human spirit every day. We represent individuals who have been blindsided by unexpected challenges, and we understand that while adversity is often painful, it is also a powerful catalyst for growth. We believe that those who have navigated deep struggles possess a unique kind of strength, one that deserves recognition and support.
The Strength Through Struggle Scholarship honors students who have turned their obstacles into stepping stones. Whether you have faced personal health crises, academic setbacks, or family hardships, we want to hear how you persevered. This $2,500 scholarship aims to alleviate the financial burden of higher education for a student who demonstrates exceptional character and a commitment to moving forward despite the odds.
We invite students to share their stories of transformation. By reflecting on the challenges that have shaped your perspective, you provide a roadmap of hope for others. We are proud to invest in the next generation of leaders who understand that true strength isn’t the absence of struggle, but the ability to rise through it.
Application Deadline: November 30, 2026
Award Amount: $2,500
Eligibility
- The scholarship is available to any currently enrolled high school senior, vocational student, college student, or graduate student who is a legal U.S. resident/citizen 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 higher education institution.
- Employees of Barrios Virguez Attorneys: Accident & Injury Law, 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 must have at least a 3.5 GPA and maintain good academic standing.
Application Requirements
- The candidate must fill out the form below with all necessary information
- The candidate must submit a 750-word essay response to the prompt: Adversity can take many forms, whether it is personal, academic, or family-related. Facing and moving through difficult experiences often changes the way we think, work, and move forward. Describe a challenge you have faced and the impact it has had on you. What steps did you take to work through it, and what did you learn in the process? How does that experience continue to influence the decisions you make and the direction you are pursuing today?
- 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 resume that lists 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 and 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 Strength Through Struggle 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.
Please complete the submission form below to submit your application.
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