Breaking New Ground Scholarship

At Kisner Law, we believe in the power of education and taking control of your future, no matter where you start. 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.

Our 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.

If you’re ready to break new ground—in your family, your field of study, and your future — we invite you to apply.

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Applicants must submit all materials before 11:59 PM on February 18, 2026.

For any questions, reach out to scholarship@jasonkisnerlaw.com.

Applicant Qualifications

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.

Application Requirements

To apply for the scholarship, students must submit the digital application at the bottom of this page. 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 we will use to announce the winner on our website.

Finally, students will be asked to submit a two-page essay. In your essay, tell us about your personal history and the reasons you are looking to become a first-generation college graduate. Discuss your education, the jobs you have held, and the work you have put in to ensure that you can achieve your goals. Provide any other details that you believe are relevant, such as the support you have received from family members or others in your community, and the ways your interest in business, transportation, or liberal arts and sciences has led you to pursue a specific career path.

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Application Evaluation

Once the deadline passes, our scholarship committee will review each application and rank it based on the following criteria:

  • Does the student fit all eligibility criteria?
  • Does the student’s essay demonstrate their interests and academic success?
  • Does the essay offer the student’s unique perspective in a well-written manner?

We hope to have a winner selected by March 18, 2026.

Contact Our Scholarship Team

To reach our team, please send all inquiries to scholarship@jasonkisnerlaw.com. Scholarship questions cannot be answered via phone or the contact form on our website. We highly encourage students to prepare their applications well in advance so that our team can assist with any technical difficulties or eligibility questions.

We wish you all the best of luck!

Scholarship Application

The Kisner Law Breaking New Ground Scholarship is managed through the OVC Scholarship Network.