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2025 KERRI CASTELLINI WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP

Congratulations to Navya Mehrotra, the winner of our 2024 scholarship! Check out past winners of the Women’s Leadership Scholarship here.

Educated in the DMV area, trusts and estates attorney Kerri Castellini has demonstrated her leadership abilities since her earliest days in law school. After earning her degree cum laude from Loyola University with a double major in English and Political Science, she pursued her legal education at the Catholic University Columbus School of Law. In her professional practice, Ms. Castellini focuses on estate and trust administration, estate planning, and guardianship matters. She also serves as a Board Member of the Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia.Throughout American history, women have continually proven their capacity to lead, overcoming longstanding barriers. As a prominent female figure in the legal profession, Ms. Castellini exemplifies how women can make significant contributions to their communities. In support of future women leaders, she proudly sponsors the Kerri Castellini Women’s Leadership Scholarship. The recipient will receive a $1,000 award to support her educational journey and empower her to become a confident and impactful leader in her community.

Award Amount: $1,000

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 Kerri Castellini, 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: Describe an ideal woman leader in the 21st century. How do you believe that you exemplify this role in your daily life and career aspirations?
    • 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 an up-to-date professional resume 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 last day to apply is December 31, 2025. The recipient of the 2025 Women’s leadership Scholarship will be chosen during the month following the scholarship deadline. 

We will not be available to answer scholarship-related questions by phone. Please send any scholarship questions to [email protected] with the subject line “2025 Women’s leadership Scholarship  ”

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