Shelly Leeke Law Firm Scholarship

Thank you for your application! The Shelly Leeke Law Firm Scholarship application period is now closed, and we are currently reviewing submissions. The scholarship topic is selected annually and announced each year. Scholarship recipients will be announced once the review process is complete.

The Shelly Leeke Law Firm Scholarship was created to support students in their academic pursuits while encouraging them to engage with important issues affecting their communities. Each year, applicants are invited to submit a 500- to 1,000-word essay addressing a designated topic chosen by the firm.

One deserving student will be awarded $2,500 in academic support based on the quality, originality, and thoughtfulness of their submission. We look forward to recognizing students who demonstrate a commitment to making a positive impact through their ideas and perspectives.

Application Process 

Please review the eligibility requirements carefully and then craft an essay addressing the scholarship topic announced for the current application year.

Once your essay is complete:

• Fill out the application form on this page
• Upload a copy of your unofficial transcript
• Upload a copy of your scholarship essay
• Submit proof of enrollment or acceptance to an accredited college, university, or graduate school (student ID, acceptance letter, class schedule, etc.)

Scholarship Essay Topic

Each year, Shelly Leeke Law Firm selects and announces a new scholarship topic that addresses an important issue, challenge, or opportunity affecting students and their communities.

Applicants must submit an original essay between 500 and 1,000 words addressing the current year’s scholarship topic. The topic will be clearly outlined on the scholarship application page during each application cycle.

Application Deadline

• The deadline to apply is December 1 of each scholarship year.
• Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
• Following the deadline, all submissions will be reviewed by our scholarship selection committee.
• Depending on the number of applications received, the selection process may take one to three months.

Terms and Conditions

All applicants must meet the eligibility requirements outlined on the scholarship application page, including:

• Be enrolled in or accepted to a college, university, or graduate school in South Carolina.
• Be at least 18 years old at the time of enrollment.
• Be a resident of South Carolina.
• Be in good academic standing.
• Submit required personal information, including contact information and proof of enrollment.
• Submit an original essay addressing the current year’s scholarship topic.

The following individuals are not eligible to apply:

• Employees of Shelly Leeke Law Firm or their immediate family members.
• Previous recipients of the Shelly Leeke Law Firm Scholarship.
• Applicants unwilling to participate in an interview or provide requested information if selected as a recipient.
• Applicants who submit the same essay for multiple scholarships or for multiple years in a row.

Selection & Award Notification Process

All applications must be received before the deadline supplied on the application page. Incomplete applications or those received after the submission deadline will not be considered.
A scholarship selection committee will evaluate applications. Age, race, religion, gender, national origin, familial status, or other protected classes will have no influence on the committee’s decision.
Due to legal reasons and the high volume of applications we receive, we are not able to answer any questions regarding your application status nor will we be able to provide individual notification to non-winners.
The winners of the scholarship will be notified via email and an announcement will be made on Shelly Leeke Law Firm’s blog as well as via a press release.
The Scholarship award will be mailed directly to the student’s college or university. Instructions for mailing the check will be requested at the time of the award.

Privacy Statement

Your personal information will not be given, sold, or distributed to third parties.
We reserve the right to use the winners’ names and photos in any announcement or communication related to the Scholarships, on Shelly Leeke Law Firm’s website, in marketing materials, or in social media posts.
By submitting your application, you agree to our public use of your name and image.