2025 Against All Odds Scholarship awards $1,000 to U.S. high school, vocational, college, and graduate students with a 3.0+ GPA. Requires a 750-word essay, résumé, and transcript.
| Scholarship Name | Against All Odds Scholarship |
|---|
| Award Amount | $1,000 |
| Eligibility | – High school seniors, vocational students, college students, or graduate students – Enrolled or planning to enroll in a vocational program or a 2- to 5-year post-secondary institution in the U.S. – Minimum GPA of 3.0 – Residents of the 50 U.S. states or D.C. |
| Ineligibility | – Immediate family members or household members of Adams & Bischoff staff and attorneys |
| Application Requirements | 1. A 750-word essay detailing personal challenges overcome 2. A professional résumé outlining academic and professional experiences 3. An official transcript from current or most recent educational institution 4. Proof of college enrollment (for high school applicants) |
| Application Deadline | January 31, 2025 |
| Winner Announcement | To Be Determined (TBD) |
| Submission Method | Email all application materials to adamsbischofflaw@gmail.com with the subject line: “2025 Against All Odds Scholarship Application” |
This scholarship isn’t just another application—it’s a chance to turn your struggles into strength and get $1,000 for college.
The Against All Odds Scholarship, created by Adams & Bischoff, a Charleston-based law firm, is designed for students who’ve faced serious obstacles and kept moving forward.
Whether you’ve had to deal with financial hardship, personal struggles, or academic setbacks, this is your chance to share your story and get rewarded for your resilience.
Against All Odds Scholarship Amount
- Win a $1,000 scholarship
- The money goes straight to your college or vocational school—so it actually helps with your education.
Are You Eligible?
You can apply if you:
- High school senior, vocational student, college student, or grad student.
- Enrolled (or will be) in a two- to five-year college or vocational program in the U.S.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Live in one of the 50 U.S. states or D.C.
🚫 You’re NOT eligible if:
- You’re an immediate family member of someone at Adams & Bischoff (sorry, no insider perks).
- You live in the same household as an Adams & Bischoff employee.
Scholarship Application Process
1. Write a 750-Word Essay
This isn’t just any essay—it’s your chance to tell your story of resilience.
What to include:
- The biggest challenge you’ve faced (personal, financial, health-related, academic—whatever has shaped you).
- How you tackled it and what you learned.
- How this experience is shaping your future goals.
Make it real. Make it personal. Make them feel why you deserve this.
2. Submit a Résumé
This should highlight:
- Your academic background (GPA, honors, awards).
- Work experience (if you have it).
- Extracurricular activities or volunteer work that matter to you.
3. Provide Your Official Transcript
- If you’re in high school or college, submit your current transcript.
- For a first-year college or transfer student, send both your prior school’s official transcript and an unofficial transcript from your current school.
4. Show Proof of College Enrollment (For High School Applicants Only)
If you’re still in high school, you must submit your acceptance letter to a college or university.
Deadline & Submission Details
- Application Deadline: January 31, 2025
- Winner Announced: TBD
No late applications accepted. If you miss the deadline, that’s it.
Where to send your application:
Email everything to adamsbischofflaw@gmail.com with the subject line: “2025 Against All Odds Scholarship Application”.
If you’ve been through challenges and still refuse to back down, this scholarship is literally made for you.
Most students don’t apply because they think they won’t win. That means less competition for you. So don’t second-guess yourself—just go for it.
Apply Now: Email your application to adamsbischofflaw@gmail.com
