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Eskew Law Scholarship for Children of Convicted Felons

The application submission period for the 2025 Children of Convicted Felons Scholarship is now closed. We will reopen submissions in the spring of 2026!

We cannot understate the significance of continuing education. Unfortunately, there are many children whose life experiences potentially jeopardize the educational opportunities available to them.

Children are our greatest resource. It is of the utmost importance that as a nation, we invest in the future of all children. We must consider those whose futures are at risk due to unfavorable circumstances at home.

For this reason, Eskew Law is proud to offer a $1,500 scholarship for college-bound or current college students who are children of convicted felons.

To apply, write a 500-word essay sharing your story. Answer the prompt: How has being a child of a convicted felon impacted your life and what has your parent’s conviction taught you?

Once all submissions have been received, the Indianapolis criminal defense attorneys at Eskew Law will review each entry and award a $1,500 scholarship to the one applicant who best demonstrates how being a child of a convicted felon has influenced their life and what they have learned as a result of their parent’s conviction. The scholarship can be applied towards any school-related costs, such as tuition, boarding, school supplies, or books.

“Our family has not had a lot of experience with attorneys and was pleasantly surprised by Mr Eskew’s true concern for our family. He is not only a great attorney

Anonymous Client

“Chris was a great lawyer to have on my side. He met with me very soon after being bonded out, and was very relate-able when it came to explaining what

Anonymous Client

“They know what they are doing and are very professional. I had a legal concern come up in my business and they were able to address it and solve the

Matt

“I hired Chris to represent me for a criminal case for a Class C Felony. I was scared putting my life into the hands of someone I didn’t know. It

Collette

“Chris and his staff were by far some of the best!! I have used other lawyers for other services and none of them have kept me informed they way that

Val & Hil

“I hired Chris when [the] attorney I had was not representing me the way he should. I had four different cases pending and was facing a lot of time. I

Tyler

To Be Eligible, A Participant Must:

• Graduated high school by the summer of 2025 and currently enrolled in an accredited technical school, college, or university in the U.S.;
• Or applicants have been enrolled in an accredited technical school, college, or university in the U.S. prior to the fall 2024 semester.
• Have proof of citizenship;
• Be the child of a parent who has a felony conviction;
• Maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0 (or equivalent); and
• Submit a 500-word essay.

To Apply, A Participant Must:

• Submit a 500-word essay as a Microsoft Word Doc or PDF by July 31, 2025;
• Provide his/her first and last name, email address, home address, and phone number listed at the beginning of the essay;
• Include a copy of his/her transcript or any form of attendance verification at an accredited postsecondary institution; and
• Submit documented proof confirming his or her parent’s felony conviction.

Please Note:

• No printed applications;
• We will not accept any CD-ROMs, letters of recommendation, tax returns, bank balances, resumes, or CVs;
• Do not call or email asking where to send submissions.

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