Michigan Car Accident Injury Survivor Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Gordon & Donor
Overview
Description: The Michigan Auto Law Car Accident Injury Survivor Scholarship is an annual award offered to college students who were innocent victims of car accidents and who have overcome their injuries while pursuing higher education. The scholarship recognizes resilience and recovery, and seeks to inspire others navigating similar challenges. It is offered by Michigan Auto Law attorneys as a way to support students rebuilding their lives after a serious motor vehicle injury.
- Annual scholarship for students injured in non‑fault car accidents
- Focuses on resilience, recovery, and continued education
- Offered by Michigan Auto Law attorneys to honor crash survivors
What is the Michigan Auto Law Car Accident Injury Survivor Scholarship?
Purpose: The scholarship honors students who have demonstrated determination and perseverance after suffering injuries in automobile crashes. It highlights the human impact of serious accidents and counters the tendency to treat injury claims as mere numbers. Michigan Auto Law established the award to acknowledge the personal struggles of crash survivors and support their educational goals.
History of the Award: The scholarship was created from the firm’s longstanding experience representing innocent auto accident victims. Michigan Auto Law’s attorneys have helped injured parties for decades, and the scholarship reflects that commitment to individuals rather than claims.
- Recognizes personal stories of recovery and achievement
- Originated from the firm’s experience representing accident victims
- Aims to restore focus on the person, not just the claim
Eligibility and selection criteria
Eligibility: Applicants must meet specific citizenship, enrollment, injury, and academic requirements to be considered for the scholarship. Selection emphasizes the overall strength of the application and how the applicant has overcome the challenges resulting from a car accident.
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Currently enrolled full‑ or part‑time at an accredited U.S. college or university
- Innocently sustained injuries in a car or truck accident (not at fault)
- Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
Application requirements
Application Timeline: The application deadline for the 2027 Michigan Auto Law Car Accident Injury Survivor Scholarship is in December. The process is competitive, and applicants must submit required supporting documents by the deadline in acceptable file formats.
Required Materials: Applicants must submit a completed application, documentation proving the accident and injuries, and an essay describing the accident, injuries, and recovery efforts. Files sent via email must be in PDF or Microsoft Word (DOC) format.
- Completed application form
- Police report or acceptable alternative proof showing the injuries resulted from a motor vehicle accident
- Essay (up to three pages) describing the accident, injuries, and recovery
How to apply
How to Submit: Complete the Car Accident Injury Survivor Scholarship application and submit all materials by the December deadline. Applications and supporting documents may be emailed or faxed; emailed files must be PDF or DOC. For fax submissions, address them to Michigan Auto Law Scholarships.
- Email completed application and documents to scholarships@michiganautolaw.com
- Fax materials to (248) 254-8088
- Direct questions to scholarships@michiganautolaw.com