2027 Veteran CEO Scholarship

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At Sechler Law Firm, LLC, our mission is simple: to help families build strong plans for the future. While estate planning is a central part of what we do, we are equally passionate about supporting individuals who aspire to become business owners. In recognition of that commitment, we are proud to offer the 2027 Veteran CEO Scholarship. 

This scholarship is more than a financial award; it is a tribute to the men and women who have served, or are currently serving, in the United States military. We deeply appreciate the sacrifices made in service to our country, and we believe that veterans possess the leadership, resilience, and determination needed to succeed in entrepreneurship. Our goal is to help aspiring entrepreneurs take meaningful steps toward launching and growing their businesses. We believe that access to education, thoughtful planning, and the right resources can make a powerful difference in turning a business idea into a successful reality. Through this scholarship, we hope to provide encouragement and support as you pursue your goals. 

Applications for the 2027 Veteran CEO Scholarship will be accepted through May 31, 2027, and one deserving applicant will receive a $1,000 award. Beyond the financial assistance, this scholarship is intended to recognize your ambition and help support your path toward business ownership. We encourage applicants to share their entrepreneurial goals, the vision they have for their future business, and the timeline they hope to follow in achieving those goals. Your military service deserves recognition, and your entrepreneurial ambitions deserve the opportunity to thrive. Continue reading to learn more about the scholarship’s eligibility criteria and application requirements.

Application Deadline: 05/31/2027

Award Amount: $1,000

Eligibility

• The scholarship is open to any current high school senior, vocational student, college student or graduate student who is a legal resident of the United States residing in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia and who is enrolled in a vocational program or two to four year post-secondary institution.
• Employees of Sechler Law Firm, their immediate families (parent, child, sibling, and spouse), and persons living in the same households of such individuals (whether related or not), are not eligible to participate in the competition. 
• Candidates for this scholarship should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good overall academic standing.

Application Requirements

• The candidate must submit a 750-1,000 word essay response to the prompt: We encourage you to describe your entrepreneurial goals, your vision for the business you hope to build, and the steps you plan to take to bring that vision to life. We are proud to recognize your military service and support your journey toward becoming a business owner.
  • Please note that all essays will be checked for AI writing. If AI-generated writing is detected in the essay, the application will be denied.
• The candidate must submit a professional resumé that lists their experience, both professional and academic.
• The candidate must submit a transcript from their current school. First-year college students, graduate students, or individuals who have recently transferred schools may submit an unofficial transcript from their current school, as well as the most recent official transcript from their prior school. High school students can submit proof of acceptance to their college or university.
• Preference will be given to students either from or attending secondary school in the state.

The recipient of the Veteran CEO Scholarship will be chosen during the month following the scholarship deadline. 

For all scholarship-related inquiries, please use this contact form. We are unable to answer scholarship questions by phone, email, or through any other contact forms listed on this website.

Please complete the submission form below to submit your application.