On the Road Scholarship

Learning to drive can be a wonderfully exciting time in a young driver’s life, as it can open up new possibilities and instill a sense of freedom. It can also be a frightening or even dangerous time with the sudden access to heavy, fast vehicles that you are now responsible for. When it comes to driving, the more you drive, the more you experience, and the safer you can be.

As personal injury attorneys, we at Berman & Russo have seen the unfortunate consequences of irresponsible driving, but we have also met with numerous trustworthy drivers who are eager to learn and refine their skills. We are proud to announce our On the Road Scholarship, a $1,000 award that will be given to one student who can share the valuable lessons they’ve learned while behind the wheel and how they plan to apply them to their future driving endeavors. As a new driver, what dangerous situations have you encountered, and what do you think can be done to prevent them? as well as their life in general. The deadline to apply is January 31st, 2025.

Eligibility

• The scholarship is open to any current high school senior, vocational student, college student or graduate student who is a legal resident of the United States residing in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia and who is enrolled in a vocational program or two to four year post-secondary institution for the 2025 Spring semester.
• Employees of Berman & Russo, their immediate families (parent, child, sibling, and spouse), and persons living in the same households of such individuals (whether related or not), are not eligible to participate in the competition.
• Candidates for this scholarship should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good overall academic standing.

Application Requirements

The candidate must fill out the form below with all necessary information

• The candidate must submit a 500-word essay response to the prompt: As a new driver, what dangerous situations have you encountered, and what steps do you think can be taken to prevent them?
  • Please note that all essays will be checked for AI writing. If AI writing is deemed present in the essay, the application will be denied.
• The candidate must submit a professional resumé that lists their experience, both professional and academic.
• The candidate must submit a transcript from their current school. First-year college students, graduate students, or individuals who have recently transferred schools may submit an unofficial transcript from their current school, as well as the most recent official transcript from their prior school. High school students must also submit proof of acceptance to their college or university.
• Preference will be given to student’s either from or attending secondary school in the state.

The recipient of the On the Road Scholarship will be chosen during the month following the scholarship deadline. Please send any scholarship questions to he**@be*********.lawyer with the subject line “2024 On the Road Scholarship”.

Application