Make the World Better Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Butler Kahn Law Firm

Description

**What the scholarship is for**
Butler Kahn’s scholarship supports students who want to make a positive difference in the world—whether through advocacy, technology, education, community work, or ideas that don’t fit any single category. The scholarship flows from the firm’s mission of helping people and families by challenging powerful interests and improving safety and accountability. This award is meant to empower recipients to pursue their own, non‑prescriptive approaches to social impact. Applicants are encouraged to describe how their work or plans will create real-world benefits.

Key takeaways:
- Supports students pursuing ways to make a positive social impact
- Open to a wide range of approaches and projects
- Connected to Butler Kahn’s mission of public service and accountability

Eligibility

**Who can apply**
Any student currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program anywhere in the world is eligible. That includes community college students, high school seniors who have been accepted to an accredited program, and GED recipients enrolled or accepted into an accredited program. Applicants must be in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 (or international equivalent). No residency or citizenship restriction is listed.

Key takeaways:
- Open to enrolled undergraduate and graduate students worldwide
- Includes community college, accepted high school seniors, and GED holders
- Minimum GPA requirement: 2.00 (or international equivalent)

Award Value

**Prizes available**
This scholarship awards two cash prizes: a first-place scholarship and a second-place award. The first-place scholarship is $1,000, and the second-place award is $500. Awards are intended to support the recipient’s educational or project-related expenses.

Key takeaways:
- Two monetary awards offered
- First-place: $1,000
- Second-place: $500

Application Timeline

**Important dates**
The scholarship posting lists an opening/announcement date of Friday, May 22, 2026, and a submission deadline of Friday, June 19, 2026. Applicants should prepare materials and submit before the deadline; any additional dates for review or winner notification are not specified in the provided information. Confirm any timeline updates directly with Butler Kahn if you need exact award-announcement or disbursement dates.

Key takeaways:
- Announcement/open date: May 22, 2026
- Submission deadline: June 19, 2026
- Winner notification date not specified in the provided details

History of the Award

**Why Butler Kahn sponsors this scholarship**
Butler Kahn’s litigation work—such as contributing to a $150 million verdict that prompted a safety recall, holding truck companies and insurers accountable, and supporting survivors of sexual assault—reflects a broader commitment to public safety and justice. The scholarship extends that commitment by supporting students who will advance safety, accountability, education, technology, or other public‑benefit work in their own way. The award translates the firm’s courtroom impact into opportunities for future changemakers.

Key takeaways:
- Scholarship is an extension of the firm’s public‑interest mission
- Firm’s track record includes major verdicts, recalls, and advocacy efforts
- Designed to fund new leaders and projects that promote safety and accountability

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