Since 1998, attorney Mark Sherman has been committed to serving his clients and enabling justice to be had, and prides himself on giving his clients the highest level of professional care. Following this mission, Mark has established the Juvenile Justice Scholarship to support up-and-coming lawyers.
The Law Offices of Mark Sherman, based in Stamford, Connecticut, is pleased to announce the renewal of the firm’s Juvenile Justice Scholarship for 2026. The scholarship will award $1,000 to one student who has an interest in working with young people who have been convicted of a crime and sent to jail. We want to support them in seizing new opportunities and giving them the means to succeed in their community. Applicants may share their own experience overcoming adversity and can relate to juveniles working to rebuild their lives outside of jail.
We are thrilled to continue offering this scholarship opportunity for another year. To learn more about previous recipients, check out our winners page.
Award Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 30, 2026
Eligibility
- The scholarship is open to any U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident currently living in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia who, as of Spring 2026, will be enrolled in a vocational program or a two- to four-year accredited post-secondary school. Eligible applicants include current high school seniors, vocational students, and students at the college or graduate level.
- Individuals who are employed by The Law Offices of Mark Sherman, LLC, as well as their immediate family members (parents, children, siblings, and spouses) or anyone residing in the same household—regardless of relation—are not eligible for consideration.
- Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 and maintain good 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: In 500-1000 words, describe a rehabilitative program you would design to support our youth and reduce jail times. The goal of the program would be to reduce the rate of juvenile recidivism by creating and promoting opportunities for youth in your community.
- 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 2026 Juvenile Justice 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.