The Law Office of Michael D. Waks is pleased to announce the Enhancing Road Safety Through Infrastructure Scholarship, a $1,000 award to encourage students to explore infrastructure’s critical role in traffic safety. As a personal injury law firm committed to protecting the rights and lives of motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists, innovative road design and public policy ideas can lead to safer communities.

Essay Topic

Enhancing Road Safety Through Infrastructure

We invite students to submit a 1,000-word essay thoughtfully examining how infrastructure, such as road design, traffic control systems, and urban planning, can reduce accidents and save lives. Submissions should incorporate research, data, case studies, or personal insight to propose effective and practical solutions to improve roadway safety.

Submission Guidelines

Award Amount: $1,000
Essay Length: 1,000 words (required minimum)
Format: PDF only

Required Documents:

1,000-word Essay
Resume (with contact information)
Transcript

Acceptance Letter (if applicable)
File Naming Convention:
- Essay: FirstName_LastName_MichaelDWaks_Scholarship_2026.pdf
- Resume: FirstName_LastName_Resume.pdf
- Transcript: FirstName_LastName_Transcript.pdf
- Acceptance Letter (for high school applicants): FirstName_LastName_AcceptanceLetter.pdf

Submissions not following the required file format and naming convention will not be considered.

Eligibility Requirements

Minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
Applicants must be currently enrolled or about to enroll in an accredited undergraduate, graduate, or community college program in the United States.
High school students must submit a college/university acceptance letter.

How to Apply

Submit all your documents via email to [email protected]

Application Deadline

February 26, 2026

Past Winners

2024: Tessa Wilford

2023: Nathan Chan