2017 Bi-Annual College Scholarship Essay Contest

The attorneys of Zavodnick, Zavodnick & Lasky, LLC understand the financial strains that can accompany obtaining a college degree. For this reason, our firm is pleased to offer a $1,000 college scholarship to the winner of our bi-annual essay contest. Details regarding the contest and the applications procedure can be found below.

The Spring 2018 essay contest:

In order to participate, applicants must be currently enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited United States college or university for the school year of 2019. Law students are also encouraged to apply. Participants should write a 500-600 word essay responding to the following question:

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that close to half of professional carpenters and plumbers have suffered some degree of hearing loss from repeated loud banging and drilling. Companies who employ workers in such high-risk environments are required to provide adequate protective gear for employees who are regularly exposed to loud noises. However, many times the protective gear is worn, damaged, or defective and does not sufficiently protect from hearing loss. What do you think companies can do in order to better protect workers from hearing loss? What degree do you believe employees should go to in order to protect themselves from hearing loss?

The Spring 2019 winner will be chosen by December 30, 2018. Click the “Visit” button to apply.