Make A Difference Awards for High School Students in 2021

Students must complete the application including phone number with area code, address, email, grade school information, and previous honors.

• Students must have extraordinary experience in volunteerism or community projects that make a difference in the lives of others.
• Students must be on track to graduate in good academic standing.
• Students will be required to fill out the application and write a concise essay describing community service project(s) in which they participated over the 2020-21 school year.
• Academic transcript must be sent with the application.

Only complete and timely applications will be considered.

Students must type a thoughtful, well-written essay that describes their experiences working to help others in their communities. The focus should be on self-directed volunteerism that exceeds the service requirements mandated or sponsored by the school. The essay should meet the following formatting criteria:

• 300- word minimum
• Typed on 8.5 x 11 white paper
• 1.25-inch margins on all sides
• Student's full name, grade, and school name must be clearly visible on each page

This award is a competitive one. We will review applications and designate winners. Every school that sends us a minimum of three student applications will have a winner. Personalized gift boxes will be presented at year-end award ceremonies of winning students' schools. A maximum of one student from each school will be recognized and awarded $250, and the overall Make a Difference Award winner from Southwest Florida will receive a cash award of $1,000.

Should you have any questions, please contact Karen Mayo at kma@blslawyers.com