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Your Essay or Video on Distracted Driving Could Win Up to $2,000 for Your College Costs
Distracted driving causes far too many car accidents. The Richmond personal injury lawyers of Marks & Harrison – a firm that has served Virginia residents for more than 100 years – want to do something about this serious issue.
WE NEED YOUR HELP.
Marks & Harrison proudly announces a scholarship competition aimed at raising awareness about the dangers of distracted driving. Our goal is to foster discussion about how to prevent these devastating accidents. At the same time, we want to help young people pursue higher education.
We will award a total of $2,000 in scholarship funds to college-bound high school seniors and two or four year college students who submit the most insightful essays or videos on how to prevent distracted driving.
Scholarship Prizes
Each winner will receive a check from the law firm of Marks & Harrison made out to the school they will be attending.
These funds must be used to pay for education-related expenses. Any applicable federal, state and local taxes on the scholarship will be the sole responsibility of the scholarship recipients.
$1,500
Scholarship
First Place
$500
Scholarship
Second Place
Eligibility to Enter the Scholarship Competition
We invite students from across the United States to enter our scholarship competition by submitting an essay or video.
The contest is open to students who are U.S. residents or students at U.S. schools who fall within these two categories:
- High school juniors and seniors
- Students are currently enrolled in two-year or four-year colleges or universities.
Applicants who are age 17 or younger must provide parental consent to enter. Employees of Marks & Harrison and their immediate family members also are not eligible.
The topic for the Scholarship Competition
Distracted driving is a problem among drivers of all ages. However, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) statistics show that it is an especially serious issue among drivers between the ages of 15 and 19. The agency reports that this age group has the highest proportion of distracted drivers involved in fatal auto accidents.
We invite you to share your perspective on distracted driving by submitting an essay or video that addresses this topic: “What can we do to prevent driving distractions within the teen community, and how can we promote safe driving among teens?”
Application and Essay/Video Requirements
To enter the scholarship competition, you must submit:
- An essay of 600 words or less, or
- A video that is two minutes or shorter.
Only one essay or video is allowed per student. The essay or video must be original. Plagiarism is a serious violation and will result in automatic disqualification.
Entries must be sent by email to: ereiss@consultwebs-email.com
Your submission must include:
- Your essay as a Word document (in .doc or .docx format) or your video in a readable format (.avi or .mp4)
- A digital photo of yourself (in .jpg or .png format)
- A copy of your school transcript or proof of enrollment
- A cover sheet with:
- Your name, address, and contact phone number
- The name and address of your school
- A short bio describing yourself (two or three sentences)
- A signature of a parent or guardian (if you are younger than 18).
Deadlines for Entering the Scholarship Competition
We will begin accepting essays and videos on
January 1, 2024
The deadline for submissions is
May 15, 2024
We will announce the winners on
June 15, 2024
SELECTION OF WINNING ENTRIES
Our selection committee will select the scholarship winners. The committee’s decisions are final.
Winner Notification
The winners will be notified via the contact information submitted on their applications. Winners will be posted on the firm’s website.
General Rules
By submitting an application, you acknowledge that Marks & Harrison owns all rights to publish, distribute and promote the essay.
By submitting an application, you grant Marks & Harrison the right to use your name, biographical information, and photographs for marketing or other purposes.
By participating in the scholarship competition, applicants agree to indemnify and hold harmless Marks & Harrison, its members, officers, directors, and employees against any and all liability and costs associated with the contest or the acceptance or use of prizes.
We wish the best of luck to our applicants and look forward to accepting your entries.
Marks & Harrison has spent over 100 years helping personal injury victims recover millions in compensation for the harm they have suffered.
We serve victims of accidents in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., helping them with injury, wrongful death, and workers’ compensation claims.
Our highly-rated team of 30 personal injury lawyers and over 100 support personnel have secured some of the largest case recoveries in Virginia for our clients.
With a reputation for success, we have also received numerous prestigious awards demonstrating our commitment to justice.
At Marks & Harrison, we provide a unique perspective from our staff, which includes former claims adjusters and law enforcement officers. Someone is always available to talk – 24/7 and in multiple languages.
Contact us today for a free consultation to learn how we can help you. There are no upfront fees, and we only get paid if we win.
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