Investor Advocacy Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Securities Fraud Attorneys

Investment frauds, including Ponzi schemes, persistently victimize retail investors. These fraudulent activities often involve intricate investment products such as stocks, bonds, real estate, and cryptocurrencies. At Securities Fraud Attorneys, we firmly believe that investors should receive complete transparency from the companies they invest in, particularly regarding the costs, risks, and individuals involved in the investment. Furthermore, we advocate for investor education on potential red flags to be aware of when deciding where to invest their hard-earned money, as well as the resolution methods for many disputes, including class action litigation, securities arbitration, and SEC whistleblower claims.

Securities Fraud Attorneys is spearheaded by Scott Silver, Esq., a fervent advocate for investors and a nationally acclaimed attorney specializing in securities and investment fraud. As the chair of the Securities Fraud Group for the American Association of Justice and a board member of PIABA (Public Investors Advocate Bar Association), Scott consistently champions investor rights. Recognized as one of the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Lawyers and holding a Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating, Scott and his team have successfully reclaimed millions of dollars for defrauded investors through class action litigation, securities arbitration, and SEC whistleblower claims.

Given these circumstances, and the fact that investment opportunities are increasingly available to younger generations each year, we are delighted to introduce the Investor Advocacy Scholarship! This single $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a current or incoming college student who is deeply committed to advocating for and educating investors. If you are interested in applying, please ensure you review the Eligibility and Application Requirements sections below, and submit your application before the deadline on August 31, 2025.

Eligibility Criteria

• The scholarship is available to any current high school senior, vocational student, college student or graduate student who is a legal U.S. resident living in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia and who is enrolled in a vocational program or a two to four-year post-secondary institution for the Spring 2026 Semester.
• Employees of Securities Fraud Attorneys, their immediate family members (parents, children, siblings, and spouses), and individuals residing in the same households (whether related or not), are not eligible to participate in the competition.
• Applicants for this scholarship should maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good overall academic standing.

Application Guidelines

• Applicants must complete the form below with all required information.
• Applicants must submit an essay of 750-1,000 words in response to the prompt: Describe why you believe investor advocacy is crucial and how it could be enhanced in the future.
• Please be aware that all essays will be scrutinized for AI writing. If AI writing is detected in the essay, the application will be rejected.
• Applicants must submit a professional resume detailing their academic and professional experiences.
• Applicants must provide 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, along with the most recent official transcript from their previous school. High school students may submit proof of acceptance to their college or university.
• Preference will be given to students either from or attending secondary school in the state.
• The recipient of the Investor Advocacy Scholarship will be selected in the month following the scholarship deadline.