2022 Student Caregiver Scholarship

At Nelson Elder Care Law we have a great appreciation for those who put others first and care for those who are unable to functionally care for themselves, and as the population of elderly adults continues to rise, the responsibility and role of a caregiver falls onto younger adults. As elder care law attorneys, we understand the demanding lifestyle a student caregiver faces trying to balance caring for others while maintaining their studies. That is why we are proud to sponsor our Student Caregiver Scholarship for the 2022 school year!

The purpose of the $1,000 Student Caregiver Scholarship is to award one compassionate student who spends their time helping elderly adults. This scholarship is open to those who volunteer with seniors either at a long-term care facility or nursing home, those who take care of an elderly family member, or those who help the elderly in another way. We want to hear why you chose to help and care for the elderly, and how volunteering has shaped you.

Scholarship Eligibility:

To be considered eligible for the Student Caregiver Scholarship, students must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program within the United States. High school seniors who will be enrolled in college before the application deadline of September 30, 2022 are also encouraged to apply. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale, and applications must be submitted on or by the deadline of September 30th.

Scholarship Requirements:

A complete scholarship application must include:

A current academic transcript, either official or unofficial. High school seniors must additionally submit proof of acceptance into college or university
An updated resume detailing academic, professional, and/or community service experiences
A 750-word essay describing if you volunteer at a long-term care facility, take care of an elderly family member, or volunteer with seniors? Share with us why you have chosen to help the elderly and how volunteering has shaped you.

Application Deadline and Instructions:

All scholarship materials must be submitted on or before midnight on September 30, 2022. Applications received after the September 30th deadline will not be considered eligible.

Applications must be submitted by email to nelsoneldercarescholarships@gmail.com with the subject line “[Applicant’s First and Last Name] – 2022 Student Caregiver Scholarship”.

Thank you for your interest in our scholarship opportunity! To learn more about our past scholarship recipient, please visit our winners page.

Hear From Our Clients

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- Bonnie

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- Hope

The very best elder law attorney and staff anyone could ever ask for! I have referred a number of clients to Cindy and she never disappoints. She is kind, caring, and extremely thorough in making sure everything is completed as it should be. I highly recommend Cindy for anyone needing lawyer services; she truly goes above and beyond for every client she helps and has had a huge impact in so many peoples’ lives. Thank you, Cindy and staff, for everything that you do- I’m so glad to know you!

- Kerri

I heard Cindy’s presentation at a Senior Luncheon at my church, and was very impressed. She helped my daughter and me understand many aspects of elder law. Josh has also been very helpful in my planning to enter an independent living situation . I have told many friends about them.

- Charlotte

Cindy and the Nelson Elder Care Law team are trustworthy and helpful. They are the experts in elder care law. At Leaf Cremation, we entrust our families to the care of the Nelson team when their services are needed.

- Pierce