Scholarship

$1,000 Scholarship Opportunity from the Law Office of Peter Tuann

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

Family is no longer a one-size-fits-all concept. In today’s world, the idea of “home” extends beyond the traditional nuclear family. With the rise of blended households, single-parent families, same-sex parents, and multigenerational living arrangements, the legal and emotional definitions of family continue to evolve, challenging how society and the legal system recognize and support these changes.

At the Law Office of Peter Tuann, the law should reflect the lived realities of the people it serves. As a firm dedicated to family law, child custody, and divorce in California, we’ve seen firsthand how diverse and resilient families can be. That’s why we’re offering a $1,000 scholarship to support the next generation of students ready to reflect critically—and compassionately—on the meaning of family in our time.

This scholarship essay contest is open to university students and high school seniors admitted to an accredited college or university in the United States. We encourage thoughtful, well-researched, and original perspectives that explore how legal systems, societal expectations, and personal experiences contribute to redefining what it means to be a family today.

Essay Topic

Redefining Family: The Evolving Meaning of Home in the 21st Century
Explore how modern family dynamics—such as blended families, single-parent households, same-sex parents, or non-traditional guardianship—are challenging and reshaping the legal and cultural definitions of “home.” How should the law evolve to better support and protect these evolving family structures?

Scholarship Details

• Award Amount: $1,000
• Essay Length: 1,000 words
• File Format: Submit your essay as a PDF file, titled: Name_Surname_Essay(Essays not submitted in this format will not be considered.)
• Deadline to Apply: February 26, 2026

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered, applicants must:

• Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Currently enrolled or accepted into an accredited undergraduate, graduate, or community college program in the United States.
• High school seniors must provide a college acceptance letter.
• Submit a complete application package by the deadline.

Application Requirements

Email the following documents in one email to ptuann@gmail.com:

1. A PDF of your original essay (titled Name_Surname_Essay)
2. Your resume with current contact information
3. An academic transcript showing your GPA
4. A college acceptance letter (if applicable for high school applicants)

We’re excited to hear how your experiences have shaped your vision of family and how you believe the law can adapt to better serve families of every form. Your voice matters, and we look forward to reading your story.