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Children of Divorce, This Scholarship is for You!

12/15/2014

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Ayo and Iken Children of Divorce Scholarships
The Law Firm of Ayo and Iken, a Florida law firm helping people with divorce and custody issues recognizes parents who co-parent their children despite the hardships of a separated household. Parents that successfully prioritize the best interests of their children should be recognized.  We would like the children of those parents to be a success in life and recognize the outstanding example of parenting shown by their mothers and fathers.

The Law Firm of Ayo and Iken, would like to help Florida high school seniors who have lived in a divided household from which two parents strive to maintain respect for each other as an ongoing concern while caring for their children. Two winners, selected by a committee of child custody attorneys, will each be awarded a $1,000 scholarship to be used toward their first year of college. The deadline to apply for the scholarship is May 1st, 2015.

If your parents:
  • Are permanently separated or divorced
  • Communicate openly and positively
  • Join together to continue showing you love
  • Work together in your best interest
         Then we want to hear from you

Eligibility:
  • Must be attending senior year of a Florida high school
  • Plans to attend post-high school education
  • Lives in a household separated by a divorce
  • Other criteria as listed below

Deadline for Application is May 1st, 2015

Scholarship Requirements:You must write a 2000 minimum word essay describing how your parents continue to work together despite being part of a separated household. Your essay must describe in detail how your parents overcame obstacles and remained excellent role models.

Selection of Winner:The winning essay shall be selected by a committee of child custody attorneys.  The winning essay shall have individual names removed and then will be published online in a special section of our website showing examples of excellent parenting skills. The scholarship award will be paid directly to each winner, preferably at their high school awards event.

More Information:
If you would like more information about the scholarship program call (800) 469-3486  or email scholarship@myfloridalaw . com)The Winning Essays Will Show
  • How your parents still communicated after the divorce
  • How both parents took steps to work together in a co-parenting role
  • How both parents showed a united front to ensure you grew up in a loving household
Application Package:
  • Application Form
  • 2000 Word Essay
  • Write a personal letter to us stating your interest – there is no required format for your letter.
Send all materials by mail to:Law Firm of Ayo and Iken
Att: Scholarship
703 W. Bay Street
Tampa, FL  33606

The Law Firm of Ayo and Iken
* All winner selections are final and are subject to the sole discretion of Ayo and Iken PLC. The winning entries give unlimited permission to use and publish their essays, and publish their photographs, in the sole discretion of Ayo and Iken PLC.  Payment of scholarship shall be made directly to the winners on or before their official high school graduation. Winners agree to cooperate with press announcements or publicized presentations of awards.

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