2025 Combating Campus Issues Scholarship

The New York injury law firm, Goldstein and Bashner, has established itself as an advocate for the rights of students who experience harm caused by the negligence or intentional acts of others. 

The attorneys of the firm are committed to tirelessly advocating for such individuals to receive fair treatment, compensation, and accountability under the law.

A particular area of interest to our legal team is eradicating the multitude of issues that students face on university campuses across the United States. Whether it is hazing, bullying, Title IX issues, or sexual assault, the attorneys at Goldstein and Bashner are committed to the fight against these wrongs.

To that end, we are pleased to announce the renewal of our Combating Campus Issues Scholarship. 

Each year, we present a $1,000 award to an especially promising higher education student who shares our determination and articulates a clear vision about how they will work to advance advocacy initiatives and solutions for on-campus problems.

Congratulations to our scholarship winners! Find out more about our previous recipients here!

Award Amount: $1,000

Eligibility

• Open to students enrolled in an accredited community college, junior college, undergraduate, or graduate program in the United States.
  • Recent high school graduates preparing for college and GED holders are also eligible.
• Applicants must demonstrate a strong understanding of key campus issues and propose effective solutions focused on education, prevention, and justice.
• Candidates will need to outline strategies to raise awareness, support victims, and drive meaningful change.
• A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required, along with proof of good academic standing from their current institution.
• This scholarship seeks passionate individuals committed to making a lasting impact on college communities.
• Employees of Goldstein and Bashner, 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. 

Application Requirements

• The candidate must fill out the form below with all necessary information
• The candidate must submit an original essay of no less than 500 words in response to the following prompt:
  • Outline your approach to raising awareness about the campus challenges you are passionate about. Share your insights into how our society can create an inclusive environment where survivors feel empowered in telling their personal stories.
    • 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.

• A professional resumé that includes experience, both professional and academic, updated contact information, and a statement of present educational level or student status.
• 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 must submit proof of acceptance to their college or university.
• Preference may be given to students either from or attending secondary school in New York.

The deadline for applications is October 31st, 2025.

Please send any scholarship questions to help.eglaw@gmail.com with the subject line “2025 Combating Campus Issues Scholarship.” We will not be available to answer scholarship questions over the phone.