Perseverance Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Gideon Asen LLC
Overview
The Gideon Asen Perseverance Scholarship supports students who experienced a birth or childhood injury and are pursuing higher education. The scholarship emphasizes resilience and asks applicants to describe how they overcame challenges to continue their education. Applicants submit a 750–1,000 word essay, a resumé, and an academic transcript. Selection is based on the strength of the applicant’s story and demonstration of perseverance.
Description: A scholarship founded by Gideon Asen LLC to assist students affected by birth or childhood injuries who are entering or enrolled in accredited U.S. colleges.
- Focused on students who have endured life-altering birth or childhood injuries.
- Application centered on a personal essay describing perseverance.
- Supports continuation of postsecondary education.
Eligibility
Eligibility requires direct experience with a birth or childhood injury and enrollment (current or incoming) at an accredited college or university in the United States. Applicants must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Employees of Gideon Asen LLC, their immediate families, and household members are ineligible to apply.
Eligibility: Must be a current or incoming U.S. college student who experienced a birth/childhood injury and meets the minimum GPA requirement; certain firm-affiliated individuals are excluded.
- Experience of a birth or childhood injury (required).
- Open to current or incoming students at accredited U.S. institutions.
- Minimum GPA: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Employees, immediate family, and household members of the firm are not eligible.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit a completed form with a resumé, an academic transcript (official or unofficial), and a 750–1,000 word essay addressing the prompt. The essay should describe how the birth or childhood injury presented challenges and how the applicant persevered to pursue higher education. Documents should be legible and are preferably submitted as PDFs. Incomplete submissions or missing materials may disqualify an application.
Application Requirements: Resumé, transcript, and a 750–1,000 word essay detailing perseverance in the face of injury-related challenges.
- Resumé listing academic and relevant experience.
- Official or unofficial academic transcript.
- 750–1,000 word essay responding to the scholarship prompt.
- Submit readable files, preferably in PDF format.
Award Details
The scholarship awards $1,000 to a single recipient who most effectively communicates their perseverance and commitment to education. The award is intended to help defray education-related costs. Selection is merit-based, centered on the quality of the applicant’s narrative and supporting materials. Award disbursement details will be provided to the selected recipient.
Award Value: One $1,000 scholarship awarded to the applicant who best articulates perseverance in pursuing higher education.
- $1,000 awarded to one recipient.
- Selection based on essay strength and supporting documents.
- Funds intended for education-related expenses.
Application Timeline and Instructions
Applications must be submitted by the firm’s December due date; late submissions will not be considered. Candidates should complete the application form and upload the essay, resumé, and transcript by the deadline. Submit documents in readable formats, preferably PDF. Follow any on-form instructions closely to ensure the application is complete and valid.
Application Timeline: Submit the completed form and required documents by the December deadline; late applications are ineligible.
- Complete the application form and upload all required documents.
- Preferred file format: PDF.
- Applications received after the December due date will not be reviewed.
History of the Award
The scholarship was established by Gideon Asen LLC, a personal injury firm that works with families affected by birth and childhood injuries. The program was created to recognize and support students who have demonstrated resilience and dedication to education despite significant challenges. The scholarship reflects the firm’s commitment to the communities it serves and to helping remove financial barriers to higher education.
History of the Award: Founded by Gideon Asen LLC to honor and support students who persevered after birth or childhood injuries.
- Established by a personal injury firm with direct experience supporting affected families.
- Designed to recognize perseverance and academic commitment.
- Provides targeted financial support to one deserving student annually.