Path To Success Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Jan Dils Attorneys at Law

Our upbringing and the individuals who guide us during our formative years significantly influence our development. These individuals could be parents, older siblings, grandparents, teachers, or coaches. They play a crucial role in shaping us into the people we become. Sometimes, life-altering experiences occur early in life, while at other times, it takes the right mentor to steer us in the right direction. Regardless, our journey to success is often a result of more than just our personal drive and ambition.

Jan Dils, Attorneys at Law, is offering a scholarship to help students acknowledge the individuals who have guided them towards their success. We invite you to share your story about the person or people who have influenced your life positively. How did they inspire you? Was it through their actions, words of encouragement, or valuable lessons? How did they help you find your path? We are eager to learn about your life goals and the people who have helped you start working towards them.

The scholarship recipient will be selected based on the criteria mentioned below and will receive $1,000 to support their higher education. The application deadline is December 1st, 2025.

Scholarship Award: The selected student will receive a $1,000 award to aid their higher education journey.

Eligibility Criteria

• The scholarship is available to high school seniors, college students, or graduate students who are legal residents of the United States and currently residing in the U.S.
• The applicant must be enrolled in a two to five-year post-secondary institution for the Spring 2026 semester.
• Employees of Jan Dils Attorneys at Law, their immediate family members (parents, children, siblings, and spouses), and individuals living in the same household (whether related or not), are not eligible to participate in this scholarship competition.
• Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be in good academic standing.

Application Process

• Applicants must complete the form below with all required information.
• Applicants must submit a 1,000-word essay responding to the prompt: Who helped guide you towards your path to success?
• Please be aware that all essays will be checked for AI writing. If AI writing is detected, the application will be disqualified.
• Applicants must provide a professional resume outlining their academic and professional experiences.
• Applicants must provide a transcript from their current school. First-year college students, graduate students, or those who recently transferred schools may submit an unofficial transcript from their current school and the most recent official transcript from their previous school. High school students should also provide proof of acceptance to their college or institution, if available.
• Preference may be given to students from or attending school in West Virginia and North Carolina.

Please note that we will not be able to respond to scholarship-related inquiries over the phone. The recipient of the Path to Success Scholarship will be announced in the month following the application deadline.