The Law Offices of Robert Keating, PLLC, announced the Land of the Free Scholarship for active-duty military personnel and veterans, along with their spouses and children. Eligible individuals must be enrolled or about to enrol in a college, university or law school within the United States on August 15, 2021. One selected winner will receive $500 that can be used towards tuition and other educational expenses. The reason a law firm is sponsoring a scholarship for students is that the attorney Rob Keating was the first in his family to attend college and the first to receive a post-graduate degree. He understands the value of education, the difficulty and expenses that come along with attending a college. Also, as a US Navy veteran, Keating understands and appreciates the sacrifices made by the service members and their families.
Scholarships have different requirements to apply. Some of the offered scholarships have specific requirements that need to be fulfilled before application. Students who come from poorer family backgrounds and/or related to US service members have difficulty paying for their tuition and related expenses. So, a few organizations target and sponsor such specific students so that they can apply and complete their education without trouble. Moreover, scholarships put students under the spotlight as they are prestigious awards given for the best essay or best academic achievements, and it shows that the winners have talents in their specific fields.
Attorney at law Rob Keating successfully represented individuals charged with crimes, which ranges from serious felony offences to minor municipal citations in counties all across Texas. Keating had a unique perspective and broad life experiences before becoming an attorney. After graduation from high school in Texas, he joined the US Navy serving for ten years on attack submarines. He attended law school shortly after leaving the Navy and work as a corporate trainer. The Law Offices of Robert Keating, PLLC practices in areas like Assaultive Offenses, Drug and Alcohol Offenses, Sexual Offenses, Homicidal Offenses, Weapons Crimes, and Property Crimes.
Brief Description
Refer to the below table for more details of the scholarship:
| Organization | Law Offices of Robert Keating |
| Educational Level | College, university or law school students |
| Subjects | All |
| Amount | $500 |
| Access Mode | Online |
| Number of Awards | 1 |
| City | Fort Worth |
| Nationality | Domestic |
| Country | United States |
| Application Deadline | August 15, 2021 |
| Application Fees | N/A |
| Requirement | 500-700 words essay |
Who May Be Eligible
- Eligible individuals must be enrolled or about to enrol in a college, university or law school within the United States.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can apply for the scholarship by submitting a 500 to 700 words essay on agreeing or disagreeing with the statement: “William Blackstone proposed the idea that it is, “Better that ten guilty persons escape than that one innocent suffer.” The essay must be sent in PDF format via email to info@dfw.law with “2021 Scholarship Application” in the subject line. Also, details like name, age, military affiliation, and the name of the school where must be included.
Supporting Documents
- 500-700 words essay
Benefits
The Land of the Free Scholarship is useful for active-duty military personnel and veterans, along with their spouses and children. One selected winner can receive $500 that can be used towards tuition and other educational expenses.
Application Deadline
The deadline for applications is August 15, 2021, and one winner will be announced by September 1, 2021.
