2026 Right Mindset Scholarship

Congratulations to Isabella Garcia, dedicated volunteer and founder of Community Paws, for being named the 2025 Right Mindset Scholarship recipient. Discover more about her achievement by clicking here.

Each day is filled with decisions, big and small, many of which are subtly steered by our inner thoughts. Navigating through these choices with a healthy mindset and clear focus is essential for making informed and positive decisions. To explore this further, the offices of Veliz & Associates, P.A. are proud to announce the Right Mindset Scholarship, which encourages individuals to reflect on how cultivating the right mindset can help individuals create a supportive environment that enhances mental clarity and well-being.

Our scholarship aims to reward students who demonstrate resilience and the ability to stay focused despite the challenges they face. We believe that by sharing your personal experiences and strategies for overcoming obstacles, you can inspire others and contribute to a community of mindful and motivated individuals. 

This one-time scholarship will be awarded to a single student for the 2026 academic year. To apply, please submit an essay based on the prompt by May 30, 2026.

Application Deadline: May 30, 2026

Award Amount: $1,000.00

Eligibility

• The scholarship is open to any current high school senior, vocational student, college student or graduate student who is a legal resident of the United States residing in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia and who is enrolled in a vocational program or two to four year post-secondary institution.
• Employees of Veliz & Associates, P.A., an Estate & Legacy Planning Firm, their immediate families (parent, child, sibling, and spouse), and persons living in the same households of such individuals (whether related or not), are not eligible to participate in the competition. 
• Candidates for this scholarship should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good overall academic standing.

Application Requirements

• The candidate must fill out the form below with all necessary information
• The candidate must submit a 750-1,000 word essay response to the prompt: How do you cultivate a positive environment and nurture the right mindset to approach each day with clarity and well-being?
  • Please note that all essays will be checked for AI writing. If AI writing is deemed present in the essay, the application will be denied.
• The candidate must submit a professional resumé that lists their experience, both professional and academic.
• The candidate must submit a transcript from their current school. First-year college students, graduate students, or individuals who have recently transferred schools may submit an unofficial transcript from their current school, as well as the most recent official transcript from their prior school. High school students can submit proof of acceptance to their college or university.
• Preference will be given to students either from or attending secondary school in the state.

The recipient of the 2026 Right Mindset Scholarship will be chosen during the month following the scholarship deadline. 

For all scholarship-related inquiries, please use this contact form. We are unable to answer scholarship questions by phone, email, or through any other contact forms listed on this website.