Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
$1,500
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
This is especially true for students who are the first in their families to pursue a college degree. Kisner Law is proud to support college students who are forging bold paths toward a brighter future.
Benefits
Their biannual Breaking New Ground Scholarship awards $1,500 each semester to a first-generation college student who exemplifies academic excellence, demonstrates a strong work ethic, and shares a passion for business, transportation, or liberal arts and sciences.
Eligibility
Before applying, students should make sure they meet the following qualifications. An applicant must:
- Be a first-generation college student
- Have a proven record of maintaining a job while in high school
- Be committed to pursuing a degree at a two- or four-year college or university
- Be at least 17 years of age
- Be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.
This scholarship is intended to award students who demonstrate excellence in the classroom, community, and on their campus. Applicants should be interested in pursuing a career in business, transportation, or liberal arts and sciences.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
United States
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
High school
Age
Over 17
Application
Application deadline
19 Aug 2026
Applicants must submit all materials before11:59 PM on August 19, 2026.
To apply for the scholarship, students must submit a digital application. Within the application, students will be asked for their contact information, school of enrollment, and other details.
Applicants must include proof of enrollment at their intended college or university and a headshot that they will use to announce the winner on their website.