Today, we live in a society where education costs are becoming increasingly cumbersome to families, making secondary education out of the question for some. In a firm where we are deeply grateful to our community for our success, we would like to give back and share our success with the community responsible for it.
The ‘Shining Star Scholarship’ was founded in 2019 by Attorney John Ward in an effort to help families afford the costs of secondary education. The requirement for entry is the completion of a simple form that is sent to our Marketing and Public Relations Manager and reviewed by our leadership team. Winners of this scholarship display the very values that have contributed to our own success, including perseverance, excellence, and hard work. Additionally, we look to assist those individuals who aspire to make a difference in the lives of others and give back to their community with their vocation of choice.
How To Enter
I. Applications
Applications are available in PDF, Word, and electronic form format. Please see below for how to submit each format.
- Electronic Submission
- Fill out the form below, or
- Click here for a pdf version, or
- Click here for a Word version.
- If using the pdf or Word version, send the completed form via email as an attachment to dtrombley@wardlawnh.com.
- Written Submission
- Click the link here to access the online form or visit our Manchester location and request an application.
- Submit the completed form by:
- Mail or hand delivery to Ward Law Group, 28 Webster Street, Manchester, NH 03104;
- Fax to 603-232-5230; or
- Email to dtrombley@wardlawnh.com
II. Submission Window
Submissions are accepted from January 1st through the last day of April each year. Any applications received before January 1st or after the last day of April will be disqualified.
III. Qualifications
Entrants must be a New Hampshire resident and have either completed or currently be enrolled in high school. Additionally, entrants must be either currently attending a secondary school (college, university, or a vocational school) or planning to attend the following year. All eligible students are encouraged to enter.
Previous Scholarship Winners

Allyson Crisa

Andrew Strout

Mackenzie Roy

Drake Gonyea
Additional Information
Odds
The odds of being selected as our scholarship winner will depend upon the number of eligible entries received. Scholarship recipients will be selected based on the quality of their entry, not at random.
Judging
By submitting a scholarship entry, candidates agree that all decisions concerning the recipients shall be final and binding. Based upon the quality of submissions, our firm reserves the right to award one or multiple scholarships.
Payment
The recipient of the Ward Law Group Scholarship will receive $1,000 towards tuition at any secondary school of their choice (universities, colleges, or vocational schools). Payment will be made directly to the institution upon proof of enrollment.
Limitations and Liability
Submitting a scholarship entry signifies that the entrant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless all coordinators of the scholarship program (including, but not limited to, the employees of the Ward Law Group, PLLC and anyone else involved in the organization of the scholarship) from any legal claim resulting from participation in the scholarship program. Additionally, the entrant agrees to release and waive any liability whatsoever for any claims, costs, injuries, losses, and damages that are incurred from involvement in the scholarship program.
Disqualifications
Failure to submit a complete application will result in immediate disqualification. Any applications received before the application acceptance date or after the application deadline will also be disqualified.
If you have further questions about our scholarship program, please contact Deana Trombley by telephone at (603) 444-5499 or email at dtrombley@wardlawnh.com.
For flyers or promotional materials for our scholarship program, please contact Deana Trombley by telephone at (603) 444-5499 or email at dtrombley@wardlawnh.com.