Congrats to our 2026 winner!
Child custody determinations carry profound, long-term implications for a child’s well-being. Legal discourse remains divided on advocate roles: one approach trusts adults to uphold the child’s best interests, while a competing view argues that because adult actions frequently precipitate custody disputes, mature children ought to exercise greater autonomy in deciding the outcome.
To spark meaningful discussion on this debate, we are awarding a $1,000 scholarship to a standout student. In a well-supported essay, tell us who should hold greater weight in custody decisions: the adults or the children (assuming the children are at least 12 years old). Be sure to propose solutions that aim to satisfy all parties. Submit your essay, academic transcripts, and a professional resume for a chance to win $1,000 toward your education.
Application Deadline: May 31, 2027
Award Amount: $1,000
Eligibility
- Any current high school senior, vocational student, college student or graduate student who is a legal resident of the United States residing in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia and who is enrolled in a vocational program or two to four year post-secondary institution is encouraged to apply for this scholarship.
- To be able to participate in this competition, applicants must not be employees of Towson Law Firm PLLC, their immediate families (parent, child, sibling, and spouse), or persons living in the same households of such individuals (whether related or not).
- Candidates should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good overall academic standing in order to qualify for this scholarship.
Application Requirements
- The candidate must fill out the form below with all the necessary information.
- The candidate must submit a 700-1,000 word essay response to the prompt: Child custody is a highly debated topic both in legal disputes and in personal discourse. When it comes to determining custody, do you believe that the adult should be in charge of the best interests of the child, or that the child should have a say in what they believe are their best interests? Explain your position and potential solutions to favoring all parties involved in a child custody case.
- Please note that all essays will be checked for AI writing. If AI writing is deemed present in the essay, the application will be denied.
- The candidate must submit a professional resumé that lists their experience, both professional and academic.
- 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, as well as the most recent official transcript from their prior school. High school students must also submit proof of acceptance to their college or university.
- Preference will be given to applicants from or attending a school in Texas.
The recipient of the 2026 2026 Child Custody Analysis Scholarship will be chosen during the month following the scholarship deadline of May 31, 2027.
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.
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