Leaving It Better Than You Found It

“Leave it better than you found it” is a maxim we live by. As serious injury attorneys, we are committed to giving back to our community—whether that’s through fighting for justice for our clients or supporting causes that uplift others.

Our guiding philosophy is always to put people first. Now, we want to hear how you do the same.

That’s why we are proud to reintroduce our annual Hero in the Community Scholarship. This scholarship is open to students currently enrolled in or accepted to a U.S.-accredited college or university. Tell us how you have given back to your community, what motivated you, and what you learned from the experience.

The author of the most compelling essay will be selected as the winner and awarded $2,500 to put toward their college tuition.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Applicants must be currently enrolled in, or accepted to, a U.S.-accredited college or university.
• Applicants must submit an original essay (250–500 words) on the topic described below.
• Proof of enrollment or acceptance (such as an official letter, transcript, or other documentation) must be included with your submission.
• All required materials must be submitted no later than December 31, 2025.

Essay Overview:

In 250 – 500 words tell us about an experience where you were able to give back to the community. Here are some basic examples of what we are looking for in your submission:

• A volunteer program you were a part of. Tell us what that program was and why you decided to help out.
• Charity events that you participated in.  Tell us what was meaningful to you about participating.
• A time that you saw an issue and took the initiative to fix or improve the situation.

Requirements for Your Essay Submission:

Please submit your essay as a single PDF file that includes:

• First & Last Name
• Name of U.S. College You Are/Plan on Attending
• Email Address & Phone Number
• Title for Your Essay Submission
• A compelling story with at least 250 words but no more than 500 words about the topic described above

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the deadline for submission?

• Applications must be received no later than December 31st, 2025.

When will the winner be selected and notified?

• A winner will be selected and notified no later than January 15th, 2026.

Who is eligible to receive the scholarship award?

• You must be enrolled in or accepted to an accredited U.S. college or university program and provide proof of enrollment or acceptance to be considered for the scholarship contest.
• Each entry will be reviewed and considered if all the criteria and eligibility requirements are met.

How many winners will be selected for this scholarship contest?

• We will choose one winner (1) with this scholarship contest and will be contacted either by telephone or email.
• The winner will also be announced on our website at the conclusion of our campaign. Due to the high volume of submissions, please do not inquire about the status of any submissions.

How to Apply

Please submit the following information using the form below:

• First and Last Name
• Phone Number
• Email Address
• Copy of Your Resume (PDF only)
• Current Transcript or Letter of Acceptance (PDF only)
• Copy of Your Essay Submission (PDF only)

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