Truck Accident Awareness Scholarship

The Fitch Law Firm is awarding a Truck Accident Awareness Scholarship to a promising college student who can share solutions for helping reduce trucking accidents on our roads. The $2,500 academic award can go toward tuition, books, and other education-related expenses.

We know that our nation’s economy heavily depends on the trucking industry, which employs at least 3.5 million people in the U.S., according to the United States Census Bureau. Still, commercial trucks are highly dangerous, and accidents involving them cause fatalities and severe injuries. We believe our highways, byways, and local roads are among the most dangerous places for vehicles, and more must be done to make them safer for road and non-road users.
Scholarship Eligibility Requirements
The Fitch Law Firm’s Truck Accident Awareness Scholarship is open to any undergraduate or graduate student. Here are the criteria all applicants must meet:

3.0 or higher GPA (unofficial transcript must accompany the application)
Admitted to or enrolled in an accredited college/university or graduate school
Be a United States citizen or otherwise authorized to work or attend school in the United States
Write and submit a 1,000- to 1,500-word original essay on the proposed topic (see below)
Applying for the scholarship using the form on the webpage
You must agree to the scholarship’s terms and conditions.
Submit the necessary application materials
Application Process
Please review the eligibility requirements carefully and then craft an essay on the scholarship topic provided below.

Once your essay is complete:

Fill out the application form on this page
Upload a copy of your unofficial transcript
Upload a copy of your scholarship essay
Submit proof of enrollment/acceptance to an accredited college/ university/ graduate school (Student ID; Letter of acceptance; etc.)
Scholarship Essay Topic
Write an original public safety announcement (between 1,000 to 1,500 words) that a) raises awareness of the current climate concerning commercial truck accidents and b) proposes a creative way to increase road safety here in Ohio and throughout our nation.

We encourage participants to take an innovative approach to the task and be as creative as they wish. We want to hear your perspective on the matter. Several factors contribute to road safety hazards in commercial traffic accidents, including distracted or fatigued driving, speeding, improper cargo loading, driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, and even prescription and over-the-counter medication.
You can address these challenges in your scholarship essay if you would like. We are especially interested in practical and viable solutions to truck safety challenges.

Deadline: December 1, 2024

Application at: https://www.johnfitch.com/about/scholarships/academic-scholarship/