Workplace Rights Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by Freedman Law
Freedman Law Workplace Rights Scholarship — Announcement
Freedman Law is proud to introduce the Workplace Rights Scholarship to support students devoted to advancing workers’ rights and civil liberties. This award is intended to help those studying to enter law as well as students pursuing other career paths who are committed to educating others about employment law and improving conditions for workers nationwide.
Award details
- One recipient will receive $1,000. Funds may be applied toward tuition, textbooks, school supplies, room and board, or other education-related expenses.
- Application deadline: all materials must be received by 11:59 PM on March 4, 2026.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet all of the following to be considered:
- Demonstrated commitment to civil rights and/or employment-law issues (examples include work on preventing workplace discrimination or harassment, addressing wage theft, minimum wage and overtime compliance, whistleblower protections, non-compete concerns, or union bargaining matters).
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 from the most recent institution attended.
- Enrollment in, or plans to attend, an accredited college or university for the spring 2026 term.
- U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
How to apply
Submit the following items by the March 4, 2026, 11:59 PM deadline:
- Proof of current enrollment or an acceptance/registration document from an accredited college or university.
- Official or unofficial transcripts showing a GPA of at least 3.5.
- Contact information (name, email, phone number, mailing address).
- A response to the essay prompt in one of the following formats:
- A written essay of 250–500 words, or
- A video essay lasting 2–3 minutes.
Essay prompt
How do you intend to use your education to advance workers’ rights and/or civil rights within employment settings?
Selection criteria
Applications will be judged on:
- The clarity, quality, and completeness of the essay or video in addressing the prompt.
- Evidence of meaningful interest in employment-law or civil-rights work (efforts or goals related to stopping workplace discrimination, promoting fair pay, protecting whistleblowers, improving labor conditions, etc.).
- Fulfillment of all eligibility requirements and submission of the required documentation.
Questions or submissions
Please ensure all materials are submitted by 11:59 PM on March 4, 2026. Contact information for questions or to submit materials will be provided on the Freedman Law scholarship webpage.