Viñas & DeLuca, a personal injury law firm committed to justice and consumer safety, is proud to sponsor a $1,000 scholarship for students passionate about legal advocacy and consumer rights. This scholarship invites thoughtful analysis of how personal injury law supports and protects individuals in the U.S. marketplace.
The Role of Personal Injury Law in Protecting Consumer Rights
In your 1,000-word essay, explore how personal injury law shields consumers from dangerous products, negligent practices, and harmful corporate behavior. Discuss how legal accountability promotes safety, deters misconduct, and ensures compensation for those harmed. We encourage you to include real-world examples, legal principles, personal experiences, or policy recommendations to strengthen your argument. This is your opportunity to highlight how legal frameworks contribute to consumer protection and public well-being.
Submission Guidelines
- Award Amount: $1,000
- Essay Length: 1,000 words. Essays that do not meet the 1,000-word requirement will not be considered.
- Format: PDF
- File Name: FirstName_LastName_VDLegal_Scholarship_2026.pdf
- Essays not submitted in this format will not be considered.
Eligibility Requirements
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
- Transcript Format: FirstName_LastName_Transcript.pdf
- Must be about to enroll or currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate, graduate, or community college program in the U.S.
- High school students must provide their college/university acceptance letter.
- Acceptance Letter Format: FirstName_LastName_AcceptanceLetter.pdf
- Acceptance Letter Format: FirstName_LastName_AcceptanceLetter.pdf
Required Documents
- Resume: FirstName_LastName_Resume.pdf (must include applicant’s contact details
- Transcript: FirstName_LastName_Transcript.pdf
- Essay: FirstName_LastName_VDLegal_Scholarship_2026.pdf
- Acceptance Letter: (for high school applicants)
- Submit all materials via email to: [email protected]
*Documents that do not follow the required format or naming conventions will not be considered.
Application Deadline
- February 26, 2026
This is your opportunity to make an impact and compete for a $1,000 scholarship to support your education.