Live Like Alex Scholarship

At Sumsion Business Law, we believe in investing in the next generation of leaders who live with integrity, service, and a commitment to bettering their communities. To honor the legacy of Alex Lawrence Johnson, we proudly offer the annual Live Like Alex Scholarship. This scholarship supports students who, like Alex, lead with compassion, serve others, and stand firm in their values.

Who Can Apply: current, full-time undergraduate students enrolled at accredited two or four-year colleges or universities within the United States are eligible to apply. All majors are welcome, with special encouragement for applicants who demonstrate…
-leadership
-community service
-integrity
-dedication to family

Submission Options: students may choose one of the following submission formats…
‍1. Written Article Submission
-Write a 600–800 word article addressing…
-Identify a business law or ethical challenge facing your community or industry today. How can the principles Alex lived by, leadership, integrity, service, and compassion, be applied to address this challenge and help others? How do you plan to embody these principles in your future career?
-or
-An experience where you stood up for what was right in your school, work, or community, and how that experience shaped your perspective on integrity and service in leadership.
-If selected, your article may be featured on the Sumsion Business Law website to help educate others.
2. Social Media Video Submission
-Create a 2-3 minute Instagram Reel that:
- Explains a business law topic (e.g., starting a business, contracts, trademarks, ethical leadership) in a way your peers can understand.
- Shares how you personally apply Alex’s values of service and integrity in your education or community involvement.
-Include #LeadLikeAlexJohnson and tag @sumsion.business.law in your post. Submit the video file or link when you email your application.

Submission Details: along with your chosen submission, please include…
-full name
-email address
-phone number
-your school, major, and expected graduation date

Scholarship Award: each year, one student will be selected to receive a $2,000 scholarship to support their educational goals while carrying forward Alex’s legacy of purposeful, service-driven living.

Deadline: June 30th
-this scholarship is offered each year on a recurring basis

How to Apply: submit entries or questions to: scholarship@businesslawutah.com