Twyford Law Office Family History Scholarship

2026 Family History Scholarship

Curious about your roots and how your family came to America? The Twyford Law’s Family History Scholarship encourages students to explore their ancestry and share the compelling stories that shape their unique heritage.  Whether your family arrived generations ago or just recently, we want to hear how their journey has influenced the person you are today. This scholarship offers an opportunity to reflect on your heritage, pay tribute to your ancestors, and acknowledge the importance of family history in shaping who we are. We are seeking insightful and intimate writings that showcase the various routes families have taken to establish their lives in America.

The deadline for applications is January 31, 2026.

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 Twyford Law Office, 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 fill out the form below with all necessary information
• The candidate must submit a 750-1,000 word essay response to the prompt: Tell us the story of how your ancestors came to America and how your family’s history has shaped who you are today. In 750-1000 words, share your unique heritage and reflect on what it means to you.
  • Please note that all essays will be checked for AI writing. If AI writing is deemed present 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 Family History 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.