As our population ages, balancing elderly drivers’ independence with the broader road safety demands becomes increasingly urgent. At Seva Law Firm, we recognize this issue as one with legal and ethical dimensions. We proudly offer the $1,000 Elderly Drivers: Balancing Independence with Road Safety Scholarship to support students ready to explore this important topic with insight and empathy.

Essay Topic:

Elderly Drivers: Balancing Independence with Road Safety

In your 1,000-word essay, examine how we can protect elderly individuals’ ability to drive—often a vital source of independence—while maintaining safety on the roads for all users. We encourage you to discuss:

  • The unique challenges elderly drivers face (e.g., physical and cognitive changes)

  • Real or hypothetical case studies

  • Policy or legal solutions that respect independence while mitigating risk

  • Broader societal implications of limiting or supporting elderly driving

We’re looking for thoughtful, research-backed essays with a balanced, human-centered approach.

Submission Guidelines

  • Award Amount: $1,000

  • Essay Length: 1,000 words (PDF format). Essays that do not meet the word count will not be considered.

  • File Naming:

    • Essay: FirstName_LastName_SevaLaw_Scholarship_2026.pdf

    • Resume: FirstName_LastName_Resume.pdf

    • Transcript: FirstName_LastName_Transcript.pdf

    • Acceptance Letter (for high school applicants): FirstName_LastName_AcceptanceLetter.pdf

Eligibility Requirements

  • Minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)

  • Open to U.S. high school seniors (with proof of college acceptance) and students currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate, graduate, or community college program

  • All documents must be submitted in PDF format and follow the proper naming conventions

How to Apply

Submit all required materials via email to: [email protected].

Required documents:

  • 1,000-word essay (PDF)

  • Resume (with contact information)

  • Transcript

  • College acceptance letter (for high school students only)

Application Deadline

All materials must be submitted by February 10, 2025. The selected winner will be notified via email.

At Seva Law Firm, we value academic excellence and thoughtful reflection on real-world issues. We look forward to reading your essay.