America's Lemon Lawyer Scholarship (2027)
Any major · Any accredited US college · Free to apply
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A $1,000 scholarship for college students who care about consumer rights. Any major, any accredited college in the United States. Write one essay on how the law should protect people when the products they rely on keep failing.
At a glance: $1,000, one winner a year · Open to undergraduate, graduate, community college and law students · 3.0+ GPA · 500 to 1,000 word essay · Deadline May 31, 2027 · Free to apply.
About the Scholarship
America's Lemon Lawyer is the California lemon law practice of Wynn Law Group, APC, in Los Angeles. Every day we help drivers whose new cars keep breaking down and whose manufacturers will not make it right. California's lemon law, the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, exists because one person with a defective car is no match for a global manufacturer without the law on their side.
We created this scholarship to support students who think about fairness for everyday consumers, whatever they plan to study. Future engineers, nurses, business owners, teachers and lawyers all have a stake in products that work and companies that stand behind them.
Learn More About Our Lemon Law Practice
The scholarship is funded by America's Lemon Lawyer, the consumer brand of Wynn Law Group, APC. If you or someone in your family is dealing with a defective vehicle, our guide to choosing a lemon law attorney in California explains what to look for, and our page on finding a lemon law attorney near you covers how to compare firms. Our guide to California lemon law explains how the law works and what a manufacturer owes you. From our office in Los Angeles, we represent drivers across the state. You can read more about our Los Angeles lemon law attorneys, or about finding lemon law attorneys in San Francisco and lemon law help in Anaheim. You can also learn more about our firm and the people behind it.
Much of our work involves repeated transmission problems and engine defects that dealers have not been able to repair. We represent owners of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, Chevrolet cars and trucks, and Jeep models under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act. The essay prompt asks students to consider the same question our clients face: what should happen when a product someone relies on keeps failing.
Award
- One $1,000 scholarship each year.
- Paid directly to the winner's college or university financial aid office for tuition, books or other education costs.
- The winner and an excerpt of the winning essay are featured on this page (with the winner's permission).
Who Can Apply
- Enrolled, or accepted for the 2027-2028 school year, at an accredited college, university, community college, graduate school or law school in the United States.
- Full-time or part-time students. Any major or program.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (high school GPA for incoming first-year students).
- Not open to employees of Wynn Law Group, APC or their immediate families.
Essay Prompt
“When a product you depend on, like a car, keeps failing and the company will not fix it, what should the law do?”
Write 500 to 1,000 words. You can draw on your own experience or someone you know, a consumer protection law from any state or country, a news story, or an idea for how these laws could work better. We are looking for clear, original thinking, not legal expertise.
Essays must be your own work. Essays that are copied or generated by AI tools without substantial original writing will not be considered.
How Winners Are Chosen
- Originality and depth of thinking (40%).
- Clarity and quality of writing (30%).
- Understanding of how consumer protection affects real people (30%).
Essays are read by attorneys at the firm. Finalists are asked by email for proof of enrollment and an unofficial transcript.
Key Dates
| Applications open | Now |
| Deadline | May 31, 2027, 11:59 p.m. Pacific |
| Winner announced | By June 30, 2027 |
| Award paid to school | For the fall 2027 term |
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Scholarship FAQ
Who can apply for the America's Lemon Lawyer Scholarship?
Any student enrolled, or accepted for the 2027-2028 school year, at an accredited college, university, community college, graduate school or law school in the United States, with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Any major is welcome. You do not need to study law.
How much is the scholarship and how is it paid?
One $1,000 award each year. The money is paid directly to the winner's school financial aid office, to be used for tuition, books or other school costs.
When is the deadline?
Applications close May 31, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific time. The winner is announced by June 30, 2027 and notified by email.
Do I need to send a transcript?
Not to apply. Finalists will be asked by email for proof of enrollment and an unofficial transcript before the award is made. We never ask for a Social Security number.
Is there a fee, or do I have to buy anything?
No. It is free to apply, and you do not need to be a client or have any connection to the firm.
Can I apply again next year?
Yes, if you still meet the requirements. Past winners are not eligible to win again.
Official Rules
- No purchase, fee or legal matter is required to apply or win. Applying does not create an attorney-client relationship.
- One application per person per year. Incomplete or late applications are not considered.
- The winner must provide proof of enrollment and GPA before the award is paid. If the winner does not respond within 14 days, or is not eligible, an alternate may be chosen.
- The award is paid to the school, not the student, and has no cash alternative.
- By applying you allow America's Lemon Lawyer to publish your name, school and essay excerpt if you win. We do not sell or share applicant information, and we use it only to run the scholarship. See our privacy policy.
- Wynn Law Group, APC may change or end the scholarship, or decline to make an award in a year with no qualifying applicants. Void where prohibited.
- Questions: email jacob@americaslemonlawyer.com.
America's Lemon Lawyer Scholarship is offered by Wynn Law Group, APC, 10850 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1010, Los Angeles, CA 90024.