Nicolet Law believes in the value of a post-secondary education and that when hard work meets opportunity, great things can happen. We also understand the financial strain that can come with an undergraduate and graduate education.
Since 2020, our firm has been offering a biannual scholarship, awarding $5,000 to a chosen recipient in the Spring and another in the Fall. Applications are accepted year-round.
If you have any questions that the following information does not answer, please contact scholarships@nicoletlaw.com. You can expect a response in 3-5 business days.
Please do not use our contact form or the chat box that pops up when you visit our firm’s website.
Who can apply for the Nicolet Law Scholarship?
- Future or current full-time undergraduate or graduate students, including international students, at an accredited U.S. college or university.
- Applicants must be in good academic standing.
- All areas of study are welcome. There are no restrictions.
If it has been one year since you applied for the Nicolet Law Scholarship, you are welcome to apply again. This includes previous winners.
Applicants under 18 years of age will need written permission from a parent or guardian.
Nicolet Law employees and their respective family members are ineligible to receive this scholarship.
When To Apply
- Applications are accepted year-round and remain valid for a year.
- Submit by May 1st for consideration for the Fall scholarship.
- Submit by Oct 1st for consideration for the Spring scholarship of the following year.
Submission Rules
If you would like to be considered for our firm’s scholarship, you must submit a 5-8 minute YouTube video essay that contains the following:
- Your name
- Your area of study
- Your academic institution of choice
- Your original, creative, and compelling response to a chosen video essay prompt.
When uploading your video essay to YouTube, list the status as “Public” or “Unlisted” so that you can submit the link as part of your application.
Double-check that your video essay meets the length and content requirements to make sure it qualifies.
How Are Recipients Notified?
If you are selected to receive the Nicolet Law Scholarship, you will be notified via email from scholarships@nicoletlaw.com.
A scholarship check will be sent to the financial aid office of your academic institution, where it can be used to cover tuition, books, and other educational expenses.
Proof of enrollment will be required.
All recipients will be asked to provide a brief written statement discussing how the Nicolet Law Scholarship has helped them achieve their goals. Nicolet Law may use the recipient’s photo and statement on the firm’s website and/or official social media accounts.
Video essay submissions will not be posted on Nicolet Law’s website without the recipient’s express permission.
What Is The Video Essay Prompt?
In 2026, applicants are invited to respond to the following prompt:
Describe an ethical challenge you have faced. What was your approach to resolving it?
While Nicolet Law has chosen this video essay prompt for this year, you may respond to a prompt from a previous year instead. Whatever speaks to you, as long as it is from one of our prompts, feel free to proceed with:
- Nicolet Law has rapidly expanded to new areas and introduced itself to new communities, yet retained its Midwest values. Regardless of where you’re from, how do you balance staying true to your values while exploring new ideas, concepts, systems, cultures, or spaces at a higher institution?
- How will your area of study help you achieve your goals and impact society?
- How will your area(s) of study help you embody our mantra “Be Kind. Do Good.”?
- “We Never Stop Getting Better” is one of the Core Values at Nicolet Law. Tell us about something that you get better at every single day. This can be a skill, an activity, a behavioral trait, etc. in your personal or academic life.
- Attorneys spend years studying and researching the law. Most of the time, clients do not have the same expertise, and attorneys must explain complex topics in a simple way. Explain a topic you are interested in or passionate about in a simple manner.
Submit your Application Today!
Most Recent Nicolet Scholar
We are so proud to announce the most recent Nicolet Law Scholarship recipient, Ronald Allen Hooper!
Ronald Allen Hooper
Arizona State University
Spring 2026 Nicolet Scholarship Recipient
Past Nicolet Law Scholars
Yawa Elkou
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Fall 2025 Nicolet Scholarship Recipient
“I’m truly grateful to be selected for the Nicolet Law Scholarship. As a first-generation college student and immigrant from Togo, this support means so much to both me and my family. It eases the financial burden of school and allows me to stay focused on my goals, especially my dream of becoming a Pediatric Physician Assistant and giving back to communities like the one I came from. At UNCG, I’ve worked hard to grow while creating space for others. Whether I’m serving as a Resident Advisor, co-founding Melanin in Medicine, or volunteering in the community, I strive to lead with compassion, integrity, and purpose. Thank you to Nicolet Law for investing in students like me. This scholarship is more than just financial support. It’s a reminder that staying true to who you are and working hard can open doors and create lasting impact.”
Watch Yawa’s submission video here.
Jaleena Howard
University of Cincinnati
Spring 2025 Nicolet Scholarship Recipient
“As a first-generation college student, funding is vital in order for me to continue my journey in pursuit of higher education. This scholarship, which has been graciously offered to me from the Nicolet Law associates, is one of the fundamental pieces to helping me focus solely on my education instead of tuition. I am currently in my first year at the University of Cincinnati studying Political Science with the long-term aspiration of becoming a civil rights or immigration attorney. This scholarship not only acknowledges my dedication and hard work but also serves as a powerful motivator to continue striving toward my goals.”
Joshua Grossman-Teller
DePauw University
Fall 2024 Nicolet Law Scholarship Recipient
“After a challenging couple of years, I am more than grateful to be this fall’s recipient of the Nicolet Law Scholarship. This opportunity will significantly advance my goal of completing my undergraduate degree and attending law school. Long-term, I plan to pursue entertainment law as an attorney, and saving money for law school is a crucial element of this pursuit. Receiving this scholarship has further reinforced to me the value of a strong work ethic, an effort to create positivity out of every situation, and an intense desire to give back in any way I can. I will continue to live by these principles and hold them close as I continue my education and career.”
Jade Mixson
California State University, Northridge
Spring 2024 Nicolet Law Scholarship Recipient
“This scholarship means that the rest of next semester will be paid off. I’m so incredibly thankful for this opportunity. This allows me to focus on my classes and networking with others.”
Watch Jade’s submission video here.
Helen Whitacre
Georgia College & State University
Fall 2023 Nicolet Law Scholarship Recipient
“I am incredibly grateful for being a recipient of the Nicolet Law Scholarship. The impact that this scholarship will have on my education as well as my ability to serve others is immeasurable. As a music therapy student, this scholarship is giving me the blessing of time to focus on my studies and serving the community that surrounds me. Music has always been a passion of mine, and I am an advocate for its ability to heal, uplift, and inspire individuals. Words cannot adequately express the depth of my gratitude for the opportunities that this scholarship allows. I am forever grateful for the doors that this scholarship opens and the countless lives it will touch. “
Watch Helen’s submission video here.
Abigail Sowinski
University of Toledo
Spring 2023 Nicolet Law Scholarship Recipient
“I can’t express the amount of gratitude I have for being the recipient of the Nicolet Law Scholarship. It’s not only helping me further my education; it allows me to have time to inspire others. This scholarship is going to help me get through a semester of university without worry and allows me to give more time to my community. Volunteering is a huge passion of mine, especially within the Toledo community. I am eager to give back and this scholarship allows me to explore new opportunities in this realm. I am beyond grateful for the opportunities this scholarship will give me.”
Roshan Adhikari
St. Cloud University
Fall 2022 Nicolet Law Scholarship Recipient
“Being an international student from middle-class family background, and choosing the education and the career journey with various uncertainties in my mind. Winning the scholarship from the education I have achieved did not just help me to cut off the tuition fee but also helped me to realize my inner potential and motivated me to assure the decision I took on pursuing my career in Filmmaking.”
Jessica Christiansen
University of Wisconsin-Stout
Spring 2022 Nicolet Law Scholarship Recipient
“This scholarship gave me an opportunity to explore more into one of my favorite hobbies – videography. Not many scholarships ask for a video, so I was ecstatic to be able to delve deep into something I’m passionate about. The scholarship helped me during my last semester at college, which was an 18-credit course load. I’m beyond blessed to have been chosen to receive this scholarship and am forever grateful for the help received.”
Davit Azizian
University of Minnesota-Twin Cites
Fall 2022 Nicolet Law Scholarship Recipient
“I would like to say that the Nicolet Law scholarship, with other scholarships I have received, helped me to get into the path of becoming my dream profession- a Lawyer. Personally, for me, as one who is very passionate about becoming a lawyer receiving a scholarship from the law firm is considered the first step into my future career. It is great to record a video thinking about global issues and then send it to the judge of the lawyers from another part of the world. It creates a sense of one global community, a community of present lawyers and future lawyers.”