Skarin Law Group’s Leaders Of Tomorrow Scholarship
Congratulations to our 2026 Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship recipient, ava tyler!
A survivor of domestic violence turned dedicated advocate, Ms. Tyler has spent the past 15 years helping survivors rebuild their lives through entrepreneurship, financial independence, and community support. After navigating the family court system herself, she taught herself family law and turned her experience into a mission to help others facing similar challenges. Her commitment extends to trauma-informed advocacy, supporting vulnerable families, and protecting children affected by instability and abuse.
Currently pursuing her legal education at California Northern School of Law, Ava plans to continue advocating for families and survivors of domestic violence. She recently purchased a home she hopes to transform into a domestic violence shelter, with the goal of creating a safe place where survivors and their children can rebuild their lives.
We are proud to support Ava as she continues turning lived experience into meaningful advocacy and working toward a future where legal knowledge empowers, protects, and gives a voice to those who need it most.
SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS
Skarin Law Group announces the return of its Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship for 2026, offered to promising scholars focused on helping others in need. Skarin Law Group is a well-respected family law firm in the heart of Southern California. With an emphasis on sympathetic guidance for families facing a family law crisis, the legal team of Skarin Law Group delivers a unique combination of legal knowledge and financial expertise for each client.
Skarin Law Group was founded with a mission of offering clear guidance and legal advocacy for people in emotional family straits who aren’t sure where to turn. Firm founder and lead attorney Matthew K. Skarin, a Certified Family Law Specialist and active Certified Public Accountant, emphasizes practical advice and the care and compassion that vulnerable people need as they face divorce, child custody disputes, questions of grandparents’ rights, and escaping domestic abuse situations.
We are looking for scholarship applicants with a strong interest in family law, social work, or child welfare. Ideal candidates should possess outstanding interpersonal skills, and genuine compassion for the challenges faced by families facing a legal or relationship crisis. While we consider academic achievement, we also look beyond grades to see how our candidates give back to their communities. Volunteer work, internships, and participation in extracurricular activities are all valued in our selection process.
This scholarship provides a $1,000 award to help ease the financial burden of earning an Associate, Bachelor’s, or Postgraduate degree. By supporting future attorneys, social workers, and family advocates, we aim to nurture a community of dedicated, like-minded professionals.
Essay Questions
Respond to the following questions in an essay of 1,000 words or less:
- How have you contributed to improving the lives of others in your community, and what impact has it had?
- What motivates you to help others, and how do you plan to continue making a difference in the future?
- Describe a specific situation where you went above and beyond to support someone in need.
Required Application Materials
- Current resume
- Essay: 1,000-word maximum
- Current, unofficial transcript
Submission Deadline
All application materials must be submitted by: August 31st, 2026
Scholarship Announcement
The winner of the scholarship will be announced: Fall 2026
Application Instructions
Scholarship applicants must submit all application materials by email to: scholarship@skarinlaw.com
If you have questions, please do not contact the office, but email the above address.
