Triangle Smart Divorce, founded in 2017, is a family law firm in Cary, North Carolina. We protect smart people from making stupid mistakes when getting married or divorced. While most of our cases involve divorce and separations, we also have clients come to us for various family law matters, including prenups, postnups, domestic partnership agreements, modifications, and more. We love family law, and the work we do makes a difference in our clients’ lives!

Everything we do is guided by our SMART Core Values. These guide our team in all decisions to best serve our clients and our community. They are not just words, they impact how we operate, behave, and communicate inside and outside the firm.

The Triangle Smart Divorce Core Values Scholarship awards $1,000 to the first-place winner and $500 to the runner-up each year, supporting Triangle area students in pursuing their educational goals. It is an embodiment of our commitment to our core values. We understand the power of education and the importance of supporting the next generation in their pursuit of excellence. By offering this scholarship, we hope to empower bright, forward-thinking individuals who are driven by their core values and are dedicated to making a positive impact in their communities!

THE APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR SPRING 2025 SCHOLARSHIP IS
May 23, 2025

Contact our scholarship team at scholarship@trianglesmartdivorce.com for questions.

STUDENT ELIGIBILITY DETAILS

To apply for this scholarship, please review the following criteria to make sure you meet all requirements:

• Applicant must be a Senior currently enrolled at a high school in Wake, Durham, Chatham, Johnston, Harnett, Lee, or Orange County
• Applicant must be citizen or permanent resident of US
• Applicant must have a 3.5 grade point average or higher
• Applicant must be enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited college/university for the Fall 2025 semester

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

All students must fill out the application at the bottom of this page. Applicants should include their contact information and an unofficial academic transcript.

Additionally, to apply for this scholarship, students must submit a link to a 2-3 minute video talking about core values they have in their life and why they are important.

At Triangle Smart Divorce, we’re on a quest to find individuals who are not just academically gifted but also deeply rooted in values that make them stand out. This is your chance to let your uniqueness and authenticity shine through. We’re not looking for rehearsed answers; we’re interested in your true self, your story, and how your personal values guide your journey. Dive deep, speak from the heart, and show us how your core values are a reflection of the change you wish to see in the world.

While we recommend uploading your video essay as a private YouTube video to obtain a shareable link, any URL link that allows us to view your submission will work for the application. Please make sure the link allows for viewing and is not completely private.

Evaluation Criteria Explained

At Triangle Smart Divorce, we understand the impact of financial support on your educational journey. We’re here to help lighten the load a bit, and we take the selection process for our scholarship recipient seriously. To ensure fairness and thoroughness, we’ve chosen a dedicated committee of three from our team who are eager to learn about your core values.

We hope to notify our scholarship recipient via email by June 11, 2025.

• Complete Applications: Ensure all parts of the application form are filled out, including all required documents and information.
• Answering the Prompt: We’re interested in your unique response to our prompt. Your submission should reflect your personal values, experiences, and the essence of who you are.
• Authenticity is Key: Originality counts! We value genuine expressions and ideas that truly represent you.
• Eligibility Note: To maintain fairness, employees of Triangle Smart Divorce and their relatives are not eligible to apply.

Contact Information:

Please send all questions and concerns to scholarship@trianglesmartdivorce.com.

Our scholarship team can answer questions students and universities may have regarding eligibility criteria or the application process.