Care Throughout the Ages Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Romano & Sumner, PLLC

Introduction
Romano & Sumner, PLLC provides guardianship consulting and general trust and estate services, and through our work we frequently encounter family members and caregivers who step in when aging, Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other health challenges create serious needs. We recognize the sacrifices these caregivers make and want to honor that dedication by supporting a student whose education has been impacted by caring for a loved one.

Scholarship overview
- Award amount: $1,000
- Application period: Open now through August 31, 2025
- Essay required: 750–1,000 words responding to the prompt below

Essay prompt
Describe a time when you prioritized the health or well-being of another person—whether a family member with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or someone at a stage in life when they required extra help. Explain the role you played (including any volunteer or professional caregiving), the lessons you learned from the experience, and how it changed your perspective on life.

Who may apply
- Eligible applicants: Current high school seniors, vocational/trade students, undergraduate students, and graduate students who are legal residents of the United States living in any of the 50 states or the District of Columbia.
- Enrollment requirement: Applicants must be enrolled for the semester immediately following the application deadline (the semester that begins after August 31, 2025).
- Academic requirement: Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and overall good academic standing.
- Ineligible applicants: Employees of Romano & Sumner, PLLC; their immediate family members (parents, children, siblings, spouses); and anyone living in the same household as those employees (regardless of relation).

Application checklist and requirements
To be considered, applicants must submit all of the following:
1. A completed application form (all fields required).
2. A 750–1,000 word personal essay answering the prompt above.
- Note: All essays will be screened for the use of AI-generated content. Applications will be disqualified if AI writing is detected.
3. A current résumé with up-to-date contact information and relevant academic and professional/volunteer experience.
4. Academic transcript(s):
- Current students should provide a current transcript.
- If you are a first-year college student, a graduate student, or recently transferred, you may submit an unofficial transcript from your current institution plus the most recent official transcript from your previous institution.
- High school seniors and returning students must also include proof of acceptance to the college or university they plan to attend.

Additional information
- Preference may be given to applicants who live in Texas or attend secondary school in Texas.
- Incomplete applications or those that do not meet the word-count, residency, enrollment, or GPA requirements will not be considered.

If you have questions about the application or need clarification on required materials, please contact Romano & Sumner, PLLC before the August 31, 2025 deadline.