Bertolino Impact In Government Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Bertolino LLP
Intro
As you complete your studies, you will increasingly engage with government systems and legal rules—whether voting, obtaining professional licenses, or complying with regulations. These interactions shape civic life and careers. To encourage students to think about how law and its delivery influence society, Bertolino LLP created the Bertolino Impact In Government Scholarship.
Award and timeline
One recipient will receive a $2,500 scholarship to support their continued education. Applications open on February 1, 2026 at 9:00 AM CT and close on June 1, 2026 at 11:00 PM CT. This is a firm deadline; submissions received after June 1, 2026 at 11:00 PM CT will not be considered.
Who may apply
The scholarship is available to undergraduate or graduate students who meet all of the following:
- Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Are enrolled in or have been accepted to an accredited U.S. college, university, or graduate program.
- Agree to the scholarship’s terms and conditions.
- Provide all required application materials.
How to apply
1. Confirm you meet the eligibility requirements.
2. Produce a 1–2 minute video addressing one of the topics listed below. Upload the finished video to YouTube as Unlisted, then include the URL in your application.
3. Complete the application form on this page and upload the requested documents.
Required submission materials (checklist)
- Completed application form.
- A link to your YouTube video (unlisted).
- An unofficial transcript.
- Proof of enrollment or acceptance (student ID, acceptance letter, etc.).
Video topics (choose one)
1) Which aspects of today’s law do you expect will be obsolete by 2075, and why?
2) How will the provision of legal services be different in 2075, and why?
Select only one topic and focus your remarks on that question.
Video production and submission rules
- Length: 1 to 2 minutes.
- Upload as an unlisted YouTube video and paste the link into the application form.
- Record in a well-lit setting and keep the camera steady.
- State your full name and that you are applying for the Bertolino Impact In Government Scholarship either at the start or the end of the video.
- In the YouTube description, list any sources you used and the media/editing tools employed.
- Use only copyright-free images, audio, or other media. Give proper credit when required.
- Create a clear, relevant title for your video.
- Editing tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud and others) are permitted but not required. The scholarship evaluation emphasizes the content and quality of your script over advanced editing skills—so prioritize your message.
- Use of AI-generated B-roll is allowed, but the spoken narrative must be your own voice and original. Automatically generated videos, AI-produced actors, or other methods that produce fake people/performances are prohibited and will result in automatic disqualification.
Selection and notification
After the June 1, 2026 deadline, all eligible entries will be reviewed by the Scholarship Selection Committee. Depending on application volume, the review and decision process may take up to three months or longer.
Contact and additional information
We cannot accept phone inquiries about the scholarship. Please provide accurate contact details on your application so we can reach you if we need further information or verification. All program details are included above.