Kenneth P. Carp $1,000 College Scholarship

As a St. Louis real estate attorney, Kenneth P. Carp understands the value of a higher education. The ever rising costs of tuition and other expenses associated with college and obtaining a higher degree can place a tremendous financial strain on students and their families. For this reason, the Law Offices of Kenneth P. Carp is pleased to offer an existing or incoming college student a $1,000 scholarship to meet their educational costs. The winner of the scholarship will be determined through an essay contest, the details of which are detailed below.

Scholarship essay contest topic and eligibility

The Kenneth P. Carp college scholarship is open to individuals who are planning to attend or currently enrolled in an accredited United States college or university. In order to participate, applicants must submit a 500-word essay answering the following question:

“Although there are many positive reasons to avoid Probate, there are practical reasons
to take advantage of a court supervised process. Please discuss the process, and explain in detail which situations probate is a good decision, and which situations probate is not a good solution.”

To apply, interested applicants should submit their response to the above question via email to carpscholarship@gmail.com by 1/31/19, 9 AM EST. In the body of their email, applicants should also submit the following information:
◦Their name, address, phone number, and age
◦If under 17, contact information for their parent or guardian
◦The name of the institution they plan to attend in their upcoming semester
◦Their anticipated course of study

Upon receipt, Mr. Carp and his associates will review the submissions and choose a winner by 2/15/2019. The winner will be chosen based upon the following criteria:
◦Responsiveness to the questions
◦The quality of the writing
◦Originality
◦The applicant’s demonstrated potential in his or her chosen field of study

The deadline for applications is January 31, 2019. Click the “Visit” button below to apply.