Hoffman Law Firm Academic Excellence Award
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Dedicated in Memory of Madison Marsh (2007-2024)
Apply for Our Fall 2026 Scholarship Today.
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 application window for the Hoffman Law Firm Academic Excellence Award is open!
The deadline is
June 15,
2026
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 enrolled and committed to an accredited college or university and be fully committed towards their education. Applicants from any year in college are eligible.
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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What makes you passionate about agriculture?
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Elaborate on your degree and the career you plan to pursue.
* 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.
*Funds are for Fall 2026 only. Will not accept applicants for Spring 2027.
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.
Spring 2026 Hoffman Law Firm Academic Excellence Award Winners
The Spring 2026 recipients of the Hoffman Law Firm Academic Excellence Award exemplify the dedication, character, and passion that define the spirit of Madison Marsh. Each of our three scholarship winners has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to agriculture, whether through hands-on work, family operations, school programs, or community involvement, paired with strong academic achievement and a genuine desire to serve others. Their work ethic is marked by reliability, integrity, and a willingness to put in the long hours that agricultural life demands. Together, they embody the compassion, determination, and love for the land that Madison represented. We are honored to support them as they pursue their future careers in the agricultural field.
Gracie O.
Otero College
Brooklyn L.
Fort Hays State University
Taylor O.
West Texas A&M University