Marks & Harrison, a personal injury law firm with over a century of service in Virginia and Washington DC, has announced its first-ever Driver Safety Scholarship Contest. The initiative will award a combined $4,200 in college scholarship funds to students who submit the top three entries. The contest is designed to raise awareness of distracted driving, one of the leading causes of traffic accidents in the nation, while supporting students in their pursuit of higher education.
The first-place winner will receive a $2,000 scholarship, with $1,200 for second place and $1,000 for third place. The contest is open to graduating high school seniors in Virginia and rising college freshmen enrolled in a college or university in Virginia or Washington DC, including students planning to attend two-year and four-year institutions.
To enter, students must submit an original essay of at least 1,000 words or a video essay of 5-6 minutes in length by the deadline of 11:59 p.m. on Friday, May 2, 2025. Only one entry per student is permitted. The essay or video must address the question: "How can we educate our community about the dangers of distracted driving, and what are some practical ways we can drastically reduce distracted driving-related accidents?"
The tone of the entry can be serious or light-hearted, but it must be original, thoughtful, and well-researched. A panel will select the winners based on originality and creativity. On Monday, June 2, 2025, Marks & Harrison will announce the winners and publish their entries on the firm's website and social media channels.
As a law firm with a history stretching back to 1911, Marks & Harrison is dedicated to promoting safety throughout the communities it serves. The personal injury attorneys at Marks & Harrison have protected the rights of accident and injury victims and their families for over a century. The firm offers the legal experience and resources of more than 30 personal injury attorneys and more than 100 staff members, research attorneys, and in-house investigators. Offices are located throughout Virginia, Maryland, and Washington DC, with the main office at 1500 Forest Avenue, Room 100, Richmond, Va., 23229.
This scholarship contest underscores the firm's commitment to community safety and education. By engaging students in a creative exploration of solutions to distracted driving, Marks & Harrison aims to foster a generation of safer drivers. For more information, students can visit the firm's website or submit an online contact form.
