At Goldman Babboni Fernandez Murphy & Walsh, our partners understand the value of higher education. As car accident injury lawyers in the Sarasota and Bradenton FL area helping people hurt after being in crashes or other accidents, we must face and overcome well-prepared and experienced legal team fielded by insurance companies time and time again to win for our clients.
At the core of our profession is having a solid education whether it’s legal oriented, or another field. After getting their undergraduate degrees, all of our attorneys continued to study, earning their juris doctorate (JD) at law school. We understand the extreme level of dedication and commitment it takes, both in effort and in financial resources to earn a college education. As such, we are committed to supporting the next generation of students striving to complete their college degree. This support is in the form of a $1,000 scholarship, awarded to the winner of our essay contest.
Annual Scholarship Requirements
To be eligible for the scholarship, all applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Must be either attending or planning to attend a university or college
within the 2026 – 2027 academic year. - Applicants under 18 must have permission from a parent or legal guardian
- Must be in good standing with the university or college to be attended
- *** Submit essays via email to [email protected] ***
- Must include your name and the name of the school you are attending or planning to attend
Scholarship Essay Topics
The scholarship essay, should be at least two paragraphs long and can about one of these two topics:
- Why do you want to be a health care professional?
- Why do you want to work in the legal world?
The winning student will receive a check to help them on their educational journey.
Important! When You Should Submit Your Essay
The 2024/2025 scholarship has been already been awarded. However, you can submit your entry for the 2026/2027 scholarship between August 1st 2026 and Dec 1st 2026.
One winner will be announced each year.
Questions? Please call Goldman Babboni Fernandez Murphy & Walsh at 833.954.1234.
Justice Pays Scholarship Winners
Congratulations to Connor Facey
Our 2025/2026 Winner!
Connor Facey, a graduate of Lakeland Senior High School and now a freshman at Florida Southern College, was selected as this year’s Justice Pays Scholarship recipient.
Connor’s essay described how a sports injury during high school first introduced him to physical therapy. What began as a frustrating setback while playing baseball became a moment of curiosity and learning when a physical therapist explained how strengthening and recovery could help his arm heal.
That experience, along with watching his grandfather regain mobility and independence through rehabilitation after hip surgery, inspired Connor to pursue a career in physical therapy so he can help others recover and return to the activities they love.
Congratulations to William Pfeiffer III
Our 2024/2025 Winner!
Mr. Pfeiffer’s desire to become a dentist stems from a combination of scientific curiosity, a passion for patient care, and an eagerness to engage with evolving technology. The prospect of making a meaningful difference through oral health care and establishing enduring relationships with patients drives my dedication to this profession.
Congratulations to Victoria Peters
Our 2023/2024 Winner!
Ms. Peters is a second year student at the University of Florida studying Political Science and African American Studies. She is also an avid dancer and has been dancing for 14 years, previously danced on a competitive team for the majority of her time in grade school. Ms. Peters is also a member of the university’s Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Legal Fraternity In House Mock Trial and won runner-up defense witness. In her free time, Ms. Peters also volunteers as a literacy tutor for at risk youth. Wow that is impressive, Congratulation Victoria!
Congratulations to Rahne Skoglund
Our 2022/2023 Winner!
Ms. Skoglund is pursuing a degree as a Registered Nurse at Pasco-Hernando State College in New Port Richey, FL. Rahne’s essay resonated with the attorney’s in our law firm and we know she will obtain each goal that she sets for herself. Congratulation Rahne!
Congratulations to Gregory Short
Our 2021/2022 Winner!
“To the Law Firm of Justice Pays, I am honored to be able to participate in this opportunity for the scholarship. It will definitely be a tremendous benefit for my education. Thank you so much for your time and consideration.”
