2026 Safety First Scholarship

At Kramer Injury Law, we believe safety is more than a slogan; it’s a responsibility we all share. Too often, injuries happen in daily life because critical hazards go unnoticed or ignored. Whether it’s distracted driving, hazardous working conditions, or poorly lit public spaces, we know that awareness and action can prevent needless harm and keep our communities safer.

The 2026 Safety First Scholarship invites students to identify one major safety issue in their community or daily life and propose creative, realistic steps to raise awareness or bring about change. Applicants should describe what the issue is, why it matters where they live, and how their proposal could reduce risk or protect people.

We will award $1,000 to one deserving student whose submission best combines insight, vision, and practical strategy. Application deadline is May 31, 2026. We encourage anyone interested in promoting safety to apply.

Application Deadline: May 31, 2026

Award Amount: $1000

Eligibility

  • The 2026 Safety First Scholarship is open to students across the United States. Applicants must be legal U.S. residents currently living in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia. Eligible students include high school seniors, vocational program participants, and those enrolled in two- to four-year colleges, universities, or graduate programs.
  • Employees of Kramer Injury Law, along with their close family members (including parents, children, siblings, or spouses) and anyone living in the same household, are not permitted to apply. 
  • Applicants should maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and demonstrate good academic standing at their current institution.

Application Requirements

  • The candidate must fill out the form below with all necessary information
  • The candidate must submit a 750-1,000 word essay response to the prompt: What is one major safety issue in your community or daily life—such as distracted driving, workplace hazards, or unsafe public spaces? How would you raise awareness or create change to prevent injury and promote safety?
    • Please note that all essays will be checked for AI writing. If AI writing is deemed present in the essay, the application will be denied.
  • The candidate must submit a professional resumé that lists their experience, both professional and academic.
  • The candidate must submit a transcript from their current school. First-year college students, graduate students, or individuals who have recently transferred schools may submit an unofficial transcript from their current school, as well as the most recent official transcript from their prior school. High school students can submit proof of acceptance to their college or university.
  • Preference will be given to students either from or attending secondary school in the state.

The recipient of the 2026 Safety First Scholarship will be chosen during the month following the scholarship deadline. 

For all scholarship-related inquiries, please use this contact form. We are unable to answer scholarship questions by phone, email, or through any other contact forms listed on this website.

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