Good Works Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Karin Riley Porter Attorney at Law
Karin Riley Porter, a Virginia criminal defense attorney, is committed to strengthening the criminal justice system by promoting fair representation across the Commonwealth and supporting those who defend the rights of others. Recognizing that criminal defense often involves advocating for people in vulnerable situations and protecting family interests, her firm also seeks to encourage students who balance academic goals with meaningful community service. Many aspiring attorneys and other professionals find it difficult to make time for civic engagement; the firm aims to help change that.
Scholarship overview
- Name: 2025 Karin Riley Porter Good Works Scholarship
- Award amount: $1,000
- Number of recipients: One student
Eligibility
- Open to current high school seniors, vocational program students, undergraduate students, and graduate students who are legal residents of the United States and reside in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia.
- Applicants must be enrolled in a vocational program or a two- to four-year post-secondary institution for the 2025–2026 academic year.
- Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and be in good academic standing.
- Ineligible applicants: employees of Karin Riley Porter Criminal Defense Attorney and Price Benowitz LLP, their immediate family members (parent, child, sibling, spouse), and anyone living in the same household as those employees (related or not).
Application requirements (must be submitted)
1. Completed application form with all requested information.
2. A 500-word essay that identifies the applicant and explains their leadership and commitment to community service, including any projects related to criminal justice or public-safety issues.
- Essays will be screened for AI-generated content. Any essay determined to contain AI writing will result in disqualification.
3. A current professional résumé detailing academic and professional experience.
4. An academic transcript from the applicant’s current institution.
- First-year college students, graduate students, and recent transfers may submit an unofficial transcript from their current school plus the most recent official transcript from their previous school.
- High school applicants may provide proof of acceptance to the college or university they will attend.
Submission notes
Ensure all components are complete and accurate before submitting. Incomplete files or essays failing the AI-authenticity check will not be considered.
If you have questions about eligibility or required documents, contact the firm prior to applying.