Law Office of Jae LeeImmigrant Student Scholarship

The deadline to apply for the current scholarship is December 4, 2024

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At the Law Office of Jae Lee, we regularly represent clients in matters related to immigration. As a first-generation immigrant himself, Attorney Jae Lee understands the struggles that many families face and the difficulties they may encounter as they work to establish lives in the United States. Fortunately, there are many opportunities available for immigrants, and by pursuing education and job opportunities, they can not only support themselves and their families, but they can integrate into American society, participate in the community, and live happy, successful lives.

To ensure that immigrants can pursue educational opportunities, our firm has created a scholarship program that provides assistance to first or second generation immigrants from low-income families. We award one student with a scholarship of $1,000 each semester, which may be used to help pay for tuition or other educational expenses, such as books, supplies, or room and board.

The deadline to apply for the Spring 2025 scholarship is December 4, 2024. Please direct any questions about the scholarship, the application requirements, or the information that must be submitted to scholarships@jmleelaw.com.

Who Is Eligible for the Immigrant Student Scholarship?

With our scholarship program, we provide assistance to immigrant students who have a demonstrated need, helping them cover some of the costs of a college education. Students may apply for the scholarship if they meet the following requirements:

The student must be either a first or second generation immigrant living in the United States.

The student’s family must be considered to be low-income, with an annual household income of less than $50,000.

The student must be currently enrolled in or accepted for admission to a college, university, or graduate program.

The student must have a GPA of 4.0 or higher in their most recently completed academic semester.

When applying for the Immigrant Student Scholarship, please include contact information, including your name, address, and email address. We require proof of enrollment at a college or university, and you may upload your current academic transcript, a letter of acceptance, or other applicable documentation.

Your application must also include a written essay or video submission describing your family’s immigration story and discussing what separates you from others. Written essays may be up to 500 words long, and video essays may be up to five minutes. Your essay should answer the following questions:

• Where did your family immigrate to the U.S. from, and how did they establish themselves in the country?
• What experiences have shaped your life and made you who you are today?
• What makes you unique or different from others?
• What are your goals after you receive your college degree? What profession do you want to pursue? What are your personal goals?

How Will the Scholarship Winner Be Selected?

To ensure that the Immigrant Student Scholarship will be awarded to a deserving student, we will review each application and essay closely. In addition to ensuring that all eligibility criteria have been met, we will consider how each applicant’s essay answers the questions above. We are looking for clear, well-written responses that demonstrate creativity and organization. Our goal is to provide assistance for an immigrant student who has a demonstrated need, ensuring that they will be able to pursue opportunities in the future.

Contact Us With Questions About the Immigrant Student Scholarship

If you have any questions about the scholarship application, the eligibility requirements, or other concerns, please send us an email at scholarships@jmleelaw.com.

Our scholarship team will review all applications submitted, and we expect to announce a winner no more than one month after the deadline. We are available during weekday business hours, and we will respond to all emails promptly.