Truck Accident Awareness Scholarship

The Fitch Law Firm is awarding a Truck Accident Awareness Scholarship to a promising college student who can share solutions for helping reduce trucking accidents on our roads. The $2,500 academic award can go toward tuition, books, and other education-related expenses.

We know that our nation’s economy heavily depends on the trucking industry, which employs at least 3.5 million people in the U.S., according to the United States Census Bureau. Still, commercial trucks are highly dangerous, and accidents involving them cause fatalities and severe injuries. We believe our highways, byways, and local roads are among the most dangerous places for vehicles, and more must be done to make them safer for road and non-road users.

The deadline to apply for the Truck Accident Awareness Scholarship is December 1, 2025. Please note that we will not consider any applications we receive after the deadline.

About the Truck Accident Awareness Safety Scholarship

The Fitch Law Firm can award a $2,500 academic scholarship to a promising student pursuing higher education at an accredited college/university or graduate school. The award can go toward tuition, books, supplies, or other education-related needs.

Students from all areas of study are invited to participate. Interested applicants must use the form on this page to apply.

Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

The Fitch Law Firm’s Truck Accident Awareness Scholarship is open to any undergraduate or graduate student. Here are the criteria all applicants must meet:

• 3.0 or higher GPA (unofficial transcript must accompany the application)
• Admitted to or enrolled in an accredited college/university or graduate school
• Be a United States citizen or otherwise authorized to work or attend school in the United States
• Write and submit a 1,000- to 1,500-word original essay on the proposed topic (see below)
• Applying for the scholarship using the form on this page
• You must agree to the scholarship’s terms and conditions.
• Submit the necessary application materials

Application Process

Please review the eligibility requirements carefully and then craft an essay on the scholarship topic provided below.

Once your essay is complete:

1. Fill out the application form on this page
2. Upload a copy of your unofficial transcript
3. Upload a copy of your scholarship essay
4. Submit proof of enrollment/acceptance to an accredited college/ university/ graduate school (Student ID; Letter of acceptance, etc.)

Scholarship Essay Topic

Write an original public safety announcement (between 1,000 to 1,500 words) that a) raises awareness of the current climate concerning commercial truck accidents and b) proposes a creative way to increase road safety here in Ohio and throughout our nation.

We encourage participants to take an innovative approach to the task and be as creative as they wish. We want to hear your perspective on the matter. Several factors contribute to road safety hazards in commercial traffic accidents, including distracted or fatigued driving, speeding, improper cargo loading, driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, and even prescription and over-the-counter medication.

You can address these challenges in your scholarship essay if you would like. We are especially interested in practical and viable solutions to truck safety challenges.

Our Scholarship Committee Will Review All Submissions

We urge all eligible applicants to apply. After the deadline passes, our scholarship selection committee will review all submissions and check for the above-mentioned requirements. The decision-making process can take one to three months. We won’t be able to notify no-winners. But if you have won the scholarship, we will reach out and contact you.

The Fitch Law Firm cannot accept calls, emails, or other communications about the scholarship for legal reasons. Interested applicants can find the details they need in the information shared above. We will reach out to contact you if we need any further information.

The Scholarship award will be mailed directly to the student’s college or university. Instructions for mailing the check will be requested at the time of the award.

Terms and Conditions

The scholarship’s terms and conditions detail the requirements of the scholarship. You can find them below:

• You must be a United States citizen or authorized to work or attend school in the United States.
• You must be entering or enrolled in an accredited college/university or graduate school. You must provide proof of your enrollment or acceptance, such as a student ID card, letter from the institution, etc.
• You must have a 3.0 or higher grade-point average (GPA).
• You must be in good academic standing with the school you are attending.
• You must agree to share with us personal information, including your full name, contact information, and proof of enrollment/acceptance.
• You must write and upload to our site an original public safety announcement that raises truck safety awareness and proposes a creative way to increase road safety.
• You agree to our public use of your name and image when you submit your application.
• No purchase or payment is necessary to be an applicant or recipient of the scholarship.

Anyone who meets the following conditions is not eligible to apply:

• Employees or children of employees of the Fitch Law Firm
• Applicants who cannot or are unwilling to be interviewed by the Fitch Law Firm representative if awarded a scholarship.
• Previous Truck Accident Awareness Scholarship winners
• Applicants who submit the same essay for multiple scholarships or for multiple years in a row