Achieving My Potential Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Ghanouni Teen & Young Adult Defense Firm

Ghanouni Teen & Young Adult Defense Firm is committed to helping the younger generation overcome past mistakes and reach their full potential. We are a criminal and juvenile defense law firm that firmly believes that one error should not define your entire life. We are excited to announce our 2026 Achieving My Potential Scholarship, aimed at students who have had encounters with the juvenile or criminal justice system.

We are interested in hearing how these students have managed to move beyond their past experiences and how this scholarship could assist them in realizing their full potential. Navigating the juvenile or criminal justice system as a young person can be daunting, often leading to feelings of uncertainty and self-doubt. We understand that it can be difficult to emerge from such an experience with a positive outlook on the future. However, we firmly believe in the right of individuals to rise above their past and forge ahead.

We recognize that accusations made during one's teenage or young adult years can have lasting effects that persist throughout their lives. We want to do our part in assisting those who are striving to improve their circumstances. Our $1,000 Achieving My Potential Scholarship is designed to highlight the stories of individuals who have been through the juvenile or criminal justice system and have since turned their lives around, aiming for a brighter future.

Eligibility for the Scholarship:

Applicants for our 2026 Achieving My Potential Scholarship should be enrolled in a trade school, undergraduate, graduate program, or any other post-secondary institution within the United States. High school seniors who will be enrolled in a trade school or college before the application deadline of February 27, 2026, are also welcome to apply. Applicants should be in good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent).

Requirements for Application:

For consideration for this scholarship, a complete application should include:

• An updated resume detailing academic, professional, and volunteer experiences
• Your most recent official or unofficial academic transcript. High school seniors should also provide proof of acceptance to their college, university, trade school, or post-secondary institution.
• A 750-1,000-word essay detailing your experience with the juvenile or criminal justice system and how you are moving forward. Explain how this scholarship could assist you in reaching your full potential.

Deadline and Instructions for Application:

All scholarship applications must be submitted on or before February 27, 2026. Applications received after this date will not be eligible for consideration.

Please email your application to Community@TeenAndYoungAdultDefense.com with the subject line: “[Applicant’s First and Last Name] – 2026 Achieving My Potential Scholarship” for consideration.

If you have any queries regarding this scholarship, please email them to Community@TeenAndYoungAdultDefense.com.

Please note that by applying for this scholarship, you are giving Ghanouni Teen & Young Adult Defense Firm permission to use the information provided in your application to promote the Achieving My Potential Scholarship.

We appreciate your interest in our Achieving My Potential Scholarship! To learn more about our previous winners, please visit our scholarship winners page.