The Effects of Injury Scholarship

The personal injury lawyers at Lucas Macyszyn & Dyer, Injury Lawyers are proud to introduce The Effects of Injury Scholarship, created in recognition of the many individuals whose lives have been changed by preventable accidents. Each day, we see how injury victims are affected not only in their physical abilities, but also in their mental, emotional, social, and all aspects of life. We are continually inspired by their strength and determination as they move forward.

Injuries can create lasting hardships and often require people to adapt to a new way of life. Yet, time and again, we have witnessed incredible resilience from individuals who not only overcome these challenges but also find ways to grow and achieve meaningful success. This scholarship was created to celebrate that perseverance and to provide a platform for your story.

We invite you to write a short essay about how a preventable accident impacted you or an immediate family member. Reflect on how the injury affected daily life, physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially, and share the ways you found resilience, healing, or new purpose.

Application Deadline: March 31st, 2026

Award Amount: $1,000

Eligibility

• The scholarship is available to any current high school senior, vocational or trade school student, college student, or graduate student who is a lawful resident of the United States, living in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia, and enrolled in a vocational program or a two- to four-year accredited post-secondary institution.
• Employees of Lucas Macyszyn & Dyer, Injury Lawyers, along with their immediate family members (including parents, children, siblings, and spouses) and individuals residing in the same household (related or not), are not eligible to apply.
• Applicants must hold a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and remain in good academic standing overall.

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: People who have suffered injuries from preventable accidents are often forced into a “new normal” that affects not only their physical abilities, but also their mental, emotional, social, and overall well-being. Write about a time when you or an immediate family member experienced such an injury, how it impacted daily life, and the challenges you overcame along the way.
  • 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 may be given to students either from or attending secondary school in Florida.

The recipient of The Effects of Injury 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.