Hoffman Law Firm Academic Excellence Award
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Dedicated in Memory of Madison Marsh (2007-2024)
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The Hoffman Law Firm is offering three $1,000 scholarships to college students who have been involved in agriculture whether it was through a job, family business, volunteering, school club, etc., and are wishing to pursue a degree/career in the agriculture field. The Hoffman Law Firm aims to support and empower young, hard-working students who share the same passion and values as Madison Marsh.
17-year-old Madison Marsh tragically passed away in May of 2024 in Fowler, Colorado. Madison was a bright light in this world and a cherished daughter, sister, and friend. She was incredibly intelligent, hardworking, and compassionate. Madison excelled in academics and sports and always leant a helping hand to others. Madison had a passion for agriculture and dedicated countless hours, days and weekends to working in the fields. She found true joy and fulfillment in the rhythm of farm life and dreamed of working alongside her family one day. To honor Madison’s memory, The Hoffman Law Firm has established the Hoffman Law Firm Academic Excellence Award to support students just like Madison who share the same passion for agriculture, academics, hard work, and spreading kindness to others.
The deadline to apply for the Hoffman Law Firm Academic Excellence Award is
November 1,
2025
Contact us here if you have any questions regarding the scholarship
Eligibility Requirements
Interest
The applicants must have an interest in pursuing a degree/career in the agriculture field along with experience in agriculture (example- working on a farm/ranch/ag corporations)
University Commitment
The applicants must be planning to attend, or currently enrolled, in an accredited college or university and be fully committed towards their education.
Residence and Age
The student must also hold citizenship or permanent residency within the United States and be at least 17 years of age upon applying for the scholarship.
Application Instructions
To apply for the Hoffman Law Firm Academic Excellence Award, students must submit a 500-word essay responding to the prompts below, along with proof of enrollment at an accredited university. Acceptable forms of enrollment verification include a class schedule, acceptance letter, or current transcript.
Essay Prompts
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How has your experience with agriculture influenced your decision to pursue a career in this field?
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How has your work experience contributed to your work ethic and leadership skills?
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What makes you passionate about agriculture?
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Elaborate on your degree and why you chose it.
* All scholarship recipients must allow Hoffman Law to share their essay on their website, social media, etc.
*All scholarship recipients must be willing to submit a headshot with permission for Hoffman Law Firm to post it on their website, social media, etc.
Candidate Evaluation
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We value your patience during the application review process. The documents provided by applicants will be assessed based on the eligibility requirements and content of the submitted essay.
Awards will be mailed directly to the three winning students’ financial aid offices.