Scholarship Overview
Our experienced personal injury lawyers have seen the devastation that distracted drivers can cause. And we want to do anything that we can to stop it.
In an effort to reduce the number of teen distracted driving accidents, the Missouri and Arkansas car accident attorneys at the Cottrell Law Office are holding a $1,500 scholarship contest where one lucky student will win.
Essay Requirements – Distracted Driving Experience and Prevention
We would like eligible students to write a 750-word essay about their life-changing experience with distracted driving and how they would stop others from doing the same.
- What happened?
- How did you change your ways for the better?
- What would you tell your peers that would convince them to never drive distracted?
Who Can Enter?
Applicants must be EITHER high school seniors accepted to a college or university (graduated summer 2019) OR students that are currently enrolled in a college or university (beginning fall semester 2019).
Our Judging Criteria
Submitted essays will be judged on their organization, style, clarity, and ideas.
Submission Deadline
Applications must be submitted no later than August 1, 2020.
When Will the Winner be Announced?
We will select and notify the winner no later than August 15, 2020.
How to Submit Your Application
You must click the button below and include the following:
- Contact information
- Transcript or proof of enrollment
- Essay