At Richmond Vona, LLC, our team is composed of people who are familiar with overcoming obstacles and continuously striving to improve. This dedication drives us in our ability to fight for others in and out of the courtroom. From protecting our nation through military service to providing guidance as coaches and mentors, we are proud to give it our all in advocating for others.
There is a little bit of fight in everyone. Whether it is achieving a lifelong dream or getting out of a challenging situation, that little voice telling you to keep going helps push you to the end. We created the Fight to the End Scholarship out of our passion for helping others achieve their goals. For this scholarship, students are asked to explain a challenging time or ongoing battle they are fighting. Please share what motivated you to keep fighting, what the results were, or what you hope for them to be.
The Fight to the End Scholarship is a $1,000 award. The deadline to apply is July 31, 2023. Thank you for your interest. Continue reading below for more information on the application process.
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Eligibility
The scholarship is open to any current high school senior, vocational student, college student, or graduate student. Students must be legal residents of the United States, residing in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia.
Candidates must be enrolled in a vocational program or a four-year post-secondary institution.
Candidates for this scholarship should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good overall academic standing.
Application Requirements
To apply for this scholarship, please submit the following:
A current resumé and school transcript
An essay of 500-1,000 words describing a challenging time or ongoing battle you are fighting to overcome. Whether you are fighting for yourself or for others, you can share why you kept fighting for your goals and what the results have been so far.
Application Deadline and Instructions
To be eligible for this scholarship, candidates must email their complete application (including the essay, resumé, and transcript) to info@richmondvona.com by July 31, 2023. Any applications sent after this date will not be considered.
Students should send scholarship applications with the subject line “Richmond Vona – 2023 Fight to the End Scholarship Application.”
With over 25 years of combined personal injury experience, our co-founding attorneys, John E. Richmond and Keith R. Vona, have helped injury victims and their family members recover more than $150 million in financial relief.
John E. Richmond
Co-Founding Member
As one of New York’s top personal injury attorneys, John E. Richmond understands that clients come first. With over a decade of experience representing plaintiffs, he knows how to hold negligent corporations and big insurance companies liable.
In his nearly 15 years in practice, Keith has been consistently recognized for his client service and record of results. He has been selected for inclusion in the New York Super Lawyers® Rising Stars list four times (2013 to 2016), an honor reserved for the top up-and-coming attorneys.
At Richmond Vona, LLC, our team is composed of people who are familiar with overcoming obstacles and continuously striving to improve. This dedication drives us in our ability to fight for others in and out of the courtroom. From protecting our nation through military service to providing guidance as coaches and mentors, we are proud to give it our all in advocating for others.
