Affected by Drunk Driving
Applicants may be the victim of a drunk-driving accident, or the child, dependent, or spouse of a victim.
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Encore's Victims of Drunk DrivingScholarship Program.
A scholarship opportunity for students whose lives have been affected by drunk driving, created to help ease some of the financial burden of college.
Scholarship Requirements
Who can apply and what to prepare.
The scholarship is intended for students affected by drunk driving who are pursuing higher education and can tell their story through the application process.
College Attendance
Applicants should be currently accepted or already attending a college or university.
Good Academic Standing
Applicants must have a 3.0 or greater GPA and provide transcript documentation with the application.
Tell Your Story
Applicants submit a 1000-word essay explaining how drunk driving has affected their life.
Application Checklist
A clear path to submit beforethe May 15, 2027 deadline.
Before submitting, applicants should have their essay, transcript, photo identification, and contact information ready for the application form.
- 1000-word essay
- Transcript upload
- Photo ID upload
- Name, phone, and email
- 3.0+ GPA
- May 15, 2027 deadline
2027 Scholarship Application
Share your story.
Submit your completed application by May 15, 2027. Your identification is used only to verify your identity and will not be used as a publicity photo.