Whittel & Melton, 2018-2019 Hernando County College Scholarship Competition

We are providing 3 Hernando County high school seniors with a $500 scholarship to help with tuition costs at a 4-year university.

According to a 2018 Bloomberg report, the cost of attending a four-year public university has more than tripled. On average, college students leave school owing more than $28,000 in debt. Because of this, more and more students and families cannot afford the costs associated with attending college.

For this reason, the Law Offices of Whittel and Melton is pleased to announce its annual college essay contest, which will help three Hernando County high school seniors afford the costs of obtaining a degree. Details regarding the essay contest and submission guidelines are provided below.

Application Instructions

Applicants are to submit (1) a complete Scholarship Application, (2) a 300-500 word essay that answers the question below, (3) an official transcript identifying their current GPA, (4) proof of acceptance to a 4-year university, and (5) at least one letter of recommendation in support of the application for the scholarship.

The Essay Topic

Applicants must write and submit a 300-500 word essay responding to the following question:

If you had the power to change something in the law, what would it be and why?

Whittel & Melton look forward to reviewing the submissions and helping our Hernando County students achieve their dreams!

The essays will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Writing quality
• Thoughtfulness of the proposed response
• Originality
• The applicant’s demonstrated potential for success in their chosen field of study

The contest winner will be notified by email on or around 4/20/19.

Submission Guidelines

Send complete application packet by mail postmarked/date stamped no later than April 5, 2019 to:

Whittel & Melton, LLC

Attn: Scholarship Committee

11020 Northcliffe Blvd

Spring Hill, FL 34608

or by email to marykaye@thefllawfirm.com

In addition to their essay, applicants should include the following information in their mailed or email application:

• Their legal name, address, email address, and phone number
• The college or university that they are attending or planning to attend
• Their current or proposed course of study
• Their current Grade Point Average (GPA)
• Awards/Honors
• For applicants who are under 18, contact information for a parent or legal guardian

The application is linked here. Good luck!

Eligible Hernando County High Schools

• F.W. Springstead High School
• Central High School
• Hernando High School
• Weeki Wachee High School
• Nature Coast Technical High School

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