2026 Benore Young Advocates Scholarship

2026 Benore Young Advocates Scholarship
About Nicolas Benore

Nicolas Benore is a Senior Operations and Analytics Leader with a 20-year career with experience across various facets of Consumer Lending. Currently serving as the Head of Strategy, Planning, and Operational Support at Wells Fargo, Mr. Benore oversees teams responsible for outbound strategy improvements, telephony, workforce management, capacity planning, and NextGen workflow.

He holds an MBA from Michigan State University's Eli Broad College of Business and a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology/Business from Western Michigan University.

Mr. Benore has been on the LI Board for over 10 years and has been passionate about helping young minds pursue their passion. He brings to Leadership Initiatives his passion for community service and development.
Applicant Information
Student Name*

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Purpose: The Benore Young Advocates Scholarship aims to empower aspiring legal professionals by providing financial support and mentorship to students pursuing careers in Law and Advocacy. With a focus on fostering the next generation of advocates, the scholarship encourages individuals to develop their skills and passion for justice while contributing to their communities.

Eligibility: The Benore Young Advocates Scholarship is open to top rising freshmen and graduating seniors who are interested in pursuing a career in Law and Advocacy.

Deadline: Benore Young Advocates Scholarship applications must be received no later than December 5th, 2025, to be considered. All scholarship recipients will be announced on January 15th, 2026.

Scholarship Award: The Benore Young Advocates Scholarship will award one full scholarship for the Leadership Initiatives Criminal Law & Trial Internship for one of the following sessions:
- July 19th – July 25th, 2026
- July 26th – August 1st, 2026
The Benore Young Advocates Scholarship Fund will also award ten partial scholarships to promising students to attend the internship program.

Scholarship Application Components:
- Student information
- Personal statement, approximately one to two pages detailing:
  1. Your academic interests
  2. Your future education plans
  3. How your future aspirations align with the goals of equitable law and advocacy
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Student Personal Email*
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Student phone number*
Parent or Guardian Name*

First NameLast Name
Parent or Guardian Email*
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School Information & Advocacy/Law Club Participation
Current Grade*
High School Name*
Link to High School Website*
Graduation Year*
If you receive the scholarship, would you be available and willing to attend the Criminal Law and Trial Internship?*

Yes, I would be able and willing to travel to Washington DC for the Criminal Law and Trial Internship from July 19th – July 25th, 2026 or July 26th – August 1st, 2026.No, I would not be able and willing to travel to Washington DC for the a session of the Criminal Law and Trial Internship.
The Benore Young Advocates Scholarship does not include travel to and from Georgetown University.*

Yes, I understand that travel will not be included in the scholarship and my family will be able to cover the cost of the travel to and from Georgetown University.Unfortunately my family will not be able to cover the cost of the travel to and from Georgetown University.
Do you participate in any law/advocacy clubs at your school?*

Speech and DebateMock TrialTeen CourtMoot CourtYMCAYoung Democrats of AmericaYouth in GovernmentModel United NationsWe the PeopleOther
Name of Speech and Debate Advisor*

First NameLast Name
Email of Speech and Debate Advisor *
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Name of Mock Trial Advisor*

First NameLast Name
Email of Mock Trial Advisor *
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Name of Teen Court Advisor*

First NameLast Name
Email of Teen Court Advisor *
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Name of Moot Court Advisor*

First NameLast Name
Email of Moot Court Advisor *
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Name of YMCA Advisor*

First NameLast Name
Email of YMCA Advisor *
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Name of Young Democrats of America Advisor*

First NameLast Name
Email of Young Democrats of America Advisor *
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Name of Youth in Government Advisor*

First NameLast Name
Email of Youth in Government Advisor *
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Name of Model United Nations Advisor*

First NameLast Name
Email of Model United Nations Advisor *
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Name of We the People Advisor*

First NameLast Name
Email of We the People Advisor *
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Name of Organization*
Supervisor/Advisor/Mentor Name*

First NameLast Name
Supervisor/Advisor/Mentor Email*
Personal Statement
Below is a sample personal statement of a Benore Young Advocates Scholarship applicant. Please use this sample as an example of formatting for your personal statement.
Your personal statement should be approximately one to two pages detailing:
1. Your academic interests
2. Your future education plans
3. How your future aspirations align with the goals of equitable legal systems and advocacy innovation
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I understand that the 2026 Benore Young Advocates Scholarship can only be used to attend the Leadership Initiatives Criminal Law & Trial Internship held at Georgetown University from July 19th – July 25th, 2026 or July 26th – August 1st, 2026. This scholarship can not be transferred to any other program or institution or be requested as a payment.

All applications received after the deadline of December 5th, 2025, will not be considered to receive this scholarship. Decisions will be made by the Leadership Initiatives Scholarship Committee and will be announced on January 15th, 2026.
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2026 Benore Young Advocates Scholarship

Applicant Information

School Information & Advocacy/Law Club Participation

Personal Statement