The Bringardner Drunk Driving Prevention Scholarship

Bringardner Injury Law Firm is proud to offer a $1,000 scholarship to graduating seniors in South Carolina who plan to attend a four-year institution of higher learning in the fall. Selection of the recipients is based on the candidates’ efforts to prevent drunk driving accidents in the community. The criteria that will be considered for the scholarship is a written essay explaining their drunk driving prevention efforts, school activities, leadership roles, honors and awards, community involvement, and academic excellence.

Eligibility:

• Graduating high school seniors who plan to attend a four-year college or university

Criteria:

• Applicants will be evaluated for their efforts to prevent drunk driving as explained in their essay as well as school and community achievements, excellence and contributions.

How to Enter:

• Submit a written essay and supporting documentation to assistant@bringardner.com

Essay and Entry Information:
To apply, submit the following to the email provided before the scholarship deadline:
Essay:

• Submit an essay highlighting your efforts to prevent drunk driving in the community. The essay must be written by the applicant. It may be any length.
  School and Community Contributions:
• Explain your involvement in school and the community. Highlight academic achievements and awards, honors, school and community involvement including leadership positions. You may choose to submit supporting documentation that further explains and verifies your achievements including transcripts, recommendation letters or certificates of commendation.

Include the following personal information with your application:

• Your name
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Name of high school
• Current high school transcript
• Name of the college or university you plan to attend, if known
• List of extracurricular activities or involvement in community organizations
• Nominate a teacher, coach, or other school district employee who has inspired you
• If under 18, a signed statement from a parent or guardian saying, “I give my child, (your name), permission to apply for the Bringardner Injury Law Firm Drunk Driving Prevention scholarship.”
• A photograph (we’ll use it only for promotional purposes, if you’re selected)