Aaron Fox Law Community Scholarship

$1,000 Award

Every day, we work with homeowners and property owners across Chicago and Cook County — helping them fight unfair tax assessments, navigate real estate closings, and protect what they've worked hard to build. Through that work, we see firsthand how much communities depend on people who are willing to step up and make a difference.

That's why we created this scholarship — to support the next generation of leaders who share that same commitment to their neighborhoods. Whether you're planning to study law, public policy, social work, urban planning, or any other field, we want to hear how you plan to give back to your community.

Application Deadline: December 20, 2026

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be a resident of the Chicago metropolitan area (Cook County or surrounding counties)
  • Must be a graduating high school senior accepted to, or student currently enrolled in, an accredited college, university, or trade school
  • Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
  • Must be 17 years of age or older at the time of application
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

How It Works

  • Complete the application below by December 20, 2026
  • Write a short essay (300–500 words) describing how you plan to make a positive impact in your community
  • Our team will review all applications and select a winner based on the essay's clarity, originality, and demonstrated commitment to community service
  • The recipient will be notified by email by January 24, 2027
  • The $1,000 award will be sent directly to the recipient's school to be applied toward tuition, books, or fees

Scholarship Application

Please complete all required fields below. Applications will be reviewed after the deadline, and the recipient will be notified by email.

We encourage you to explore the issues facing property owners in Cook County. The following resources will help you understand the challenges our community faces:

Upload your essay (300–500 words): “After reviewing the resources above, describe how you plan to make a positive impact in your community — particularly in the areas of housing, property rights, or homeownership.” Accepted formats: PDF, DOC, DOCX. Max file size: 5MB.
A professional headshot or clear photo of yourself. This will be featured on our scholarship winners page. Accepted formats: JPG, PNG, WebP. Max file size: 5MB.
High school or college transcript accepted. Accepted formats: PDF, DOC, DOCX, JPG, PNG. Max file size: 5MB.

Your information will only be used for the purpose of evaluating scholarship applications.

Scholarship Rules & Conditions

  1. Eligibility: Applicants must be residents of the Chicago metropolitan area (Cook County or surrounding counties), a graduating high school senior accepted to or student currently enrolled in an accredited college, university, or trade school, at least 17 years of age, and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident with a minimum GPA of 2.5.
  2. Award: One (1) scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded. The award will be sent directly to the recipient's educational institution to be applied toward tuition, books, or fees.
  3. Application: All applications must be submitted by the stated deadline. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
  4. Essay: The submitted essay must be the applicant's original work. Plagiarized submissions will be disqualified.
  5. Photo Usage: By submitting a photo, you grant Aaron Fox Law permission to use your name, photo, and school name on the Aaron Fox Law website and social media channels to announce the scholarship winner.
  6. Selection: The winner will be selected by Aaron Fox Law based on the essay's clarity, originality, and demonstrated commitment to community service. The decision is final and not subject to appeal.
  7. Notification: The selected recipient will be contacted by email. If the recipient does not respond within 14 days, an alternate winner may be selected.
  8. Privacy: Personal information submitted through this application will be used solely for the purpose of evaluating scholarship applications.
  9. Taxes: The scholarship recipient is responsible for any tax obligations that may result from receiving the award.
  10. Modifications: Aaron Fox Law reserves the right to modify, suspend, or cancel this scholarship at any time without prior notice.