Bogin, Munns & Munns Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Scholarship

About the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Scholarship

In 1979, the law firm of Bogin, Munns & Munns was founded on the principles of respect, dignity, and fairness. We bring these qualities to every client we represent.

The firm’s partners decided it was important to also extend these principles beyond the scope of the firm’s practice. They created the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Scholarship to help anyone who has an interest in this seldom-talked-about disability personally or professionally to have access to higher education.

“We have a driving interest in bringing fairness to victims, and we could not think of any victim more deserving of our efforts than a newborn child,” said Spencer Munns, Partner at Bogin, Munns & Munns. “A baby born with FASD will suffer intellectual and developmental disabilities for the rest of their lives due to something that is completely preventable.”

For more information about FASD, or to see some of Spencer Munn’s involvement with FASD awareness, check out the links below:

Chasing Hope – FASD Awareness

The FASD Project

Proof Alliance – Want Proof?

“If we can draw awareness to the risks and dangers of alcohol exposure to the unborn fetus with this scholarship and help a deserving student fulfill their college education at the same time, we know our efforts will be well placed.”

Eligibility Requirements for the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Scholarship

College-bound students who want to apply for the Bogin, Munns & Munns Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Scholarship must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• 3.0 or higher GPA (application must include an official transcript)
• Enrolled in or accepted at an accredited university or college or graduate school in the United States
• Submission of an original essay on the topic outlined below
• Agree to Terms and Conditions
• Fill out and submit the application form on this page

Topic for Scholarship Application Essay

Please write a 1,000-word essay in response to the following essay topic:

In what ways has Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder affected you or why do you have a particular interest in the topic?

How have these challenges or your interest in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder shaped the future you see for yourself?

Please make sure to write about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (“FASD”) as opposed to Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (“FAS”). FASD is commonly referred to as an “invisible disability” that may affect as many as 5% of newborn children. There is quite a bit of research and awareness around FAS. Unfortunately, children are born with FASD much more frequently than those born with FAS.

Save your essay as a PDF and upload it when you submit the application form on this page.

How to Apply

Apply for the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Scholarship by completing and submitting the form on this page, along with the essay and any other required documentation, The deadline for entries for the 2023 scholarship is June 15, 2023.

Any application we receive after the deadline date will not be considered for the Bogin, Munns & Munns Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Scholarship.

We regret that, for legal reasons, we are unable to accept calls, emails, or other communication regarding the scholarship, or answer any questions, other than those submitted here. All the necessary details about this scholarship can be found above. We will make sure to contact you in case we need any further information.

Any applications received after the deadline will not be taken into consideration.

Previous Winners

Announcements about the previous winners of our scholarship can be found by clicking one of the links below:

1. 2021 Winner: Ann Marie Gotthelf