Turco Muñoz Supporting Domestic Violence Survivors Scholarship

Turco Muñoz Supporting Domestic Violence Survivors Scholarship is sponsored by Turco Legal. This scholarship benefits students committed to working with domestic violence survivors after graduating from an undergraduate, graduate, or law school program, providing a one-time tuition award.

Domestic Violence Survivors Scholarship - Turco Muñoz Turco Muñoz Supporting Domestic Violence Survivors Scholarship Domestic violence, in its many forms, is more common than you probably realize . It typically occurs behind closed doors, out of the public eye. Out of fear, embarrassment, financial dependency, or for a variety of other reasons, victims often keep the abuse a secret.

The numbers are staggering. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, an average of 24 people per minute are victims of rape, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner in the United States. That’s more than 12 million women and men each year.

A CDC Injury Center study found that over 1 in 3 women (35. 6%) and 1 in 4 men (28. 5%) in the U.S. have experienced one or more of these forms of abuse.

Victims of intimate partner violence also face increased risks of sexually transmitted diseases, reproductive health issues, depression, and suicidal behavior. We established the Turco Muñoz Supporting Domestic Violence Survivors Scholarship to help address intimate partner violence and support survivors.

This scholarship benefits students committed to working with domestic violence survivors after graduating from an undergraduate, graduate, or law school program. The scholarship recipient will receive a one-time $1,000 tuition award, paid directly to their academic institution. Candidates must meet all of the following minimum eligibility requirements: Have experience advocating for or working with domestic violence survivors.

This may include work as a victim advocate, family law paralegal, social worker, investigator, or other role within an organization serving DV survivors. Be currently enrolled in one of the following: (1) a law school; (2) an undergraduate program; or (3) a graduate program. Demonstrate a sustained focus on domestic violence-related work through volunteerism, coursework, or clinic participation.

Express a clear intention to focus your career on serving domestic violence survivors after graduation. To apply, candidates must submit the following: A completed Application Form Letter of Recommendation from a current or former employer, mentor, or professor Method of Application and Submission Period Applicants must submit their completed applications and supporting documentation through the submission portal.

The application deadline is August 18th at 12:00 PM (ET). The Selection Committee will not consider any applications received outside of that period. Selection Process and Timeline The Scholarship Selection Committee will begin reviewing complete applications on August 19.

The selection process will consider applicants’ academic performance, relevant employment and volunteer experience, financial need, and post-graduation plans. The Committee may hold interviews to make a final decision. We will award the scholarship on or about September 12th .

Turco Legal will pay the scholarship funds directly to the winner’s school for the purpose of tuition assistance. All personal information you include in the application form (name, email, phone, school, stage in school, expected graduation date, and cumulative GPA) will be used solely for the purpose of scholarship selection and notification. You will not receive any additional communication from Turco Legal.

The 2025 application period has closed.