Phillips Law Firm Second Chance Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Phillips Law Firm
Introduction
For many years Phillips Law Firm’s attorneys have represented families recovering from severe car collisions. Starting this year, the firm is expanding that support to surviving students. Phillips Law Firm is now accepting entries for the A Second Chance Scholarship, a one-time $2,500 award for an undergraduate or graduate student who has survived a traumatic auto accident and can tell how that experience has influenced their future plans and work prospects.
Who may apply
- Open to undergraduate and graduate students who are enrolled in or have been accepted to an accredited college, university, or graduate program in the United States.
- Applicants must be able to document having experienced a traumatic car accident at some point in their lives.
- Applicants must meet all eligibility conditions listed on the scholarship application page and accept the scholarship’s terms and conditions.
Award and deadline
- Prize: $2,500 to one recipient.
- Deadline to submit a complete application (including the unlisted video URL): July 31, 2026.
How to apply
1. Complete the scholarship application form on Phillips Law Firm’s website.
2. Create an unlisted video essay (see Video Guidelines below) and paste the URL into the application form.
3. Provide any required supporting documentation showing enrollment/acceptance and evidence of the past traumatic car accident, plus requested personal and academic information.
Video guidelines (required)
- Length: up to three minutes.
- Topic: describe how your car accident affected your daily life and how it altered your plans or prospects for the future.
- At the start of the video, state your full name and that you are applying for the A Second Chance Scholarship.
- Technical suggestions: film in a well-lit space, keep the recording device steady, and reduce background noise to preserve audio clarity. Editing and the use of copyright-free visuals or music to improve presentation are encouraged.
- AI use: Applicants may use AI tools to generate B-roll footage only. AI must not be used to write the script, fabricate evidence of an accident, invent fictional characters, or alter/modify a voice. Misuse of AI or submission of fabricated material will result in immediate disqualification.
Required applicant information and conditions
Applicants must:
- Be enrolled at, or accepted to, an accredited U.S. college, university, or graduate school.
- Be at least 18 years old at the time of enrollment.
- Be a resident of the United States.
- Be in good academic standing at their institution.
- Provide contact and academic details and submit an original video/essay on the stated topic.
Who is not eligible
The following are ineligible to apply:
- Employees of Phillips Law Firm and their children.
- Previous recipients of the A Second Chance Scholarship.
- Applicants who cannot or will not be available for an interview with a Phillips Law Firm representative if selected.
- Applicants who submit the same essay/video for multiple scholarships or reuse the same submission across multiple years.
Review process and notifications
- Incomplete applications or submissions received after the July 31, 2026 deadline will not be considered.
- After the deadline, the selection committee will review entries. This process may take between one and three months.
- Decisions will be made without regard to age, race, religion, gender, national origin, familial status, or other protected characteristics.
- Phillips Law Firm cannot respond to inquiries about application status; applicants and family members should not contact the firm for updates.
- The winner will be announced on the firm’s website and social media channels and via a blog post and press release. Prize funds will be mailed to the educational institution chosen by the recipient.
By applying, you acknowledge and agree to the scholarship’s terms and conditions as detailed on the application page.