$1,000 Redefining Family Scholarship – Law Office of Peter Tuann

At the Law Office of Peter Tuann, we believe the law should reflect the evolving realities of the families it serves. From single-parent homes and blended families to multigenerational households and same-sex parents, the 21st-century family is diverse, resilient, and ever-changing.

We proudly offer the $1,000 Redefining Family Scholarship to support students passionate about family law, equity, and social justice. This opportunity invites applicants to reflect on the changing meaning of “home” and propose how laws and policies can evolve to support all family structures.

Essay Topic: Redefining Family — The Evolving Meaning of Home in the 21st Century

Family is no longer a one-size-fits-all concept. In your 1,000-word essay, explore how modern family dynamics—blended households, single-parent families, same-sex parents, or non-traditional guardianship—challenge the legal and cultural norms defining “home.” How should the law adapt to protect and recognize these families?

We encourage well-researched, original, compassionate essays grounded in data, personal insight, or both.

Submission Guidelines

• Award Amount: $1,000

• Essay Length: 1,000 words (PDF format). Essays that do not meet the word count will not be considered.

• File Naming:
  • Essay: FirstName_LastName_PeterTuann_Scholarship_2026.pdf

  • Resume: FirstName_LastName_Resume.pdf

  • Transcript: FirstName_LastName_Transcript.pdf

  • Acceptance Letter (for high school applicants): FirstName_LastName_AcceptanceLetter.pdf
    

Eligibility Requirements

• Minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).

• Open to U.S. high school seniors (with proof of college acceptance) and students currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate, graduate, or community college program.

• All required documents must be submitted in PDF format using the naming conventions above.
  

How to Apply

Applications can be emailed to [email protected].

Required documents:

• 1,000-word essay (PDF)

• Resume (with contact information)

• Transcript

• College acceptance letter (for high school students only)

File Naming Requirements
All documents must be submitted in PDF format and named exactly as follows. Applications that do not follow these requirements will not be considered.

• Essay: Peter_Tuann_PCWLaw_Scholarship_2026.pdf

• Resume: Peter_Tuann_Resume.pdf

• Transcript: Peter_Tuann_Transcript.pdf

• Acceptance Letter (for high school applicants only): Peter_Tuann_AcceptanceLetter.pdf
  

Application Deadline

All submissions must be received by February 26, 2026.

We look forward to hearing how your experiences shape your understanding of family and how the law can evolve to serve every kind of home.