FSTN Veteran Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Fleschner, Stark, Tanoos & Newlin Law Firm

Overview

Description: The 2026 FSTN Veteran Scholarship is offered by Fleschner, Stark, Tanoos & Newlin to support students who have served in the U.S. armed forces or who are children of veterans. The program invites applicants to describe how military service or being raised by a veteran has shaped their goals, values, and future aspirations. The scholarship aims to reduce the financial burden of higher education and to recognize the service and sacrifice of veterans and their families. Applicants should provide a clear, personal statement addressing the prompt.

• Open to students with military experience or those raised by veterans
• Emphasis on personal narrative and demonstrated impact
• Designed to support academic and career goals

Eligibility

Eligibility: Applicants must be legal residents of the United States residing in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia and enrolled in a vocational program or a two- to four-year post-secondary institution, or be current high school, vocational, college, or graduate students. Candidates must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be in good academic standing. Employees of Fleschner, Stark, Tanoos & Newlin, their immediate family members, and household members of such employees are ineligible. Preference will be given to students from or attending secondary school in the state.

• U.S. residents in the 50 states or D.C.
• Open to high school through graduate students enrolled in post-secondary or vocational programs
• Minimum GPA 3.0; firm employees and immediate family members excluded

Application Requirements

Application Requirements: Applicants must complete the scholarship application form and submit a 750–1,000-word essay describing their military experience or upbringing as the child of a veteran and how it has influenced their goals and aspirations. All essays will be checked for AI-generated content; applications with detected AI writing will be denied. Candidates must also submit a professional résumé and a transcript from their current school; first-year college students, recent transfers, and graduate students may submit an unofficial current transcript plus the most recent official transcript from their prior school, and high school applicants may provide proof of college acceptance. Follow the application form for submission instructions and any additional documentation requirements.

• 750–1,000-word personal essay answering the prompt
• Professional résumé and current school transcript (with allowances for transfers and first-year students)
• AI-generated content is prohibited and will disqualify the application

Award Value

Award Value: The scholarship award is $2,000 and is intended to help cover education-related expenses. The funds are provided to support the recipient’s academic progress and to reduce financial barriers to higher education. Award disbursement details and any applicable conditions will be provided to the selected recipient.

• $2,000 award to a single recipient
• Funds designated for education-related expenses
• Recipient will receive award details upon selection

Application Timeline

Application Timeline: Applications must be submitted by the deadline shown on the scholarship application form. The recipient will be chosen during the month following the scholarship deadline. Applicants should monitor the application form for exact dates, submission confirmation, and notification procedures. Late or incomplete applications may not be considered.

• Submit by the deadline listed on the application form
• Recipient selected the month after the deadline
• Check the application form for exact dates and notification details

History of the Award

History of the Award: The FSTN Veteran Scholarship honors World War II veterans George H. Fleschner and John T. Newlin, the fathers of partners Steve Fleschner and Tom Newlin. The firm established the scholarship to recognize the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of those who have defended the country and to extend that legacy by supporting veterans and their families. The award reflects the firm’s commitment to honoring military service through tangible educational support for deserving students.

• Established to honor George H. Fleschner and John T. Newlin
• Intended to memorialize service and support veteran families
• Reflects the firm’s commitment to community and educational assistance