Investor Fraud Awareness Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $2,500

Awards Available: 1

Award Deadline: Dec 1, 2025


The Robert Wayne Pearce Investor Fraud Awareness Scholarship is an annual scholarship program established to help raise awareness of securities fraud and to support the education of future leaders in the field of financial regulation and consumer protection.

Our securities lawyers understand that paying for college can be difficult. Especially if you are a first-generation student.

This is the 5th year for the Robert Wayne Pearce Investor Fraud Awareness Scholarship!

As a student applying for the Robert Wayne Pearce Investor Fraud Awareness Scholarship, you have the opportunity to join our mission to promote fair and honest financial markets and work towards preventing securities fraud.

Our hope is that this scholarship will not only help financially but educate younger generations about the dangers of investor fraud so they can invest with confidence.

Scholarship Contest Details

To enter, write a 500-word thoughtful essay about the The Pros and Cons of Investing in Real Estate Investment Trusts.

In 2024, the essay topic was focused on Asset Allocation and Diversification, a very important part of any investment strategy. Asset Allocation generally involves the appropriate mix of cash,

stocks, bonds, and alternative investments, including real estate, to arrive at the appropriate level of risk and return for investors.

One type of real estate investment we see in many client portfolios are Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). We want you to learn about REITs and discover the pros and cons of investing in them.

Warning: It’s very easy to cheat with AI but remember what we do every day; we uncover and prosecute fraudsters.

So research, think, learn, and write personally about the The Pros and Cons of Investing in Real Estate Investment Trusts.

We are interested in reading what you have to write! The winner will receive $2,500 to put towards their tuition.

About the Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce

The Law Offices of Robert Wayne Pearce P.A., represents clients on all sides of securities, commodities and investment fraud and other issues in a broad range of practice areas in courtroom litigation, arbitration and mediation proceedings. Based out of offices in Boca Raton, Florida, investment fraud lawyer Robert Wayne Pearce and his team have handled hundreds of FINRA, AAA and JAMs securities arbitration and mediation cases for satisfied clients located not only in Florida but nationwide and throughout the world.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Applicants must be EITHER out-going high school seniors (graduating summer 2025) OR students currently enrolled in a college, trade school, university, or law school as of the start of the fall 2025 semester.
  • Must submit your essay by Wednesday, December 1, 2025.

Submission Deadline

December 1, 2025

When will the winner be announced?

December 15, 2025

Submission Details

Please complete the entry form below to submit your application. Your entry should include:

  • Your Name
  • A valid email address
  • Phone number
  • A copy of your transcript or proof of enrollment
  • Attach your 500-word essay as a Word doc
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