$1,000 Donaldson & Weston – Deltona Scholarship: Empowering Survivors of Trauma

Donaldson & Weston, a Deltona-based personal injury law firm, is proud to support future changemakers through the Empowering Survivors of Trauma Scholarship. This $1,000 scholarship recognizes students who demonstrate a deep understanding of the complex journey survivors face and are committed to promoting resilience, advocacy, and meaningful support.

2026 Essay Topic:

Empowering Survivors of Trauma

Trauma can alter the course of a life in an instant, but it does not define its destination. In your essay, reflect on the systems, resources, and relationships that can help survivors of trauma rebuild, reclaim their narratives, and thrive. Consider how law, healthcare, education, community activism, or policy reform can contribute to a more responsive and empowering framework for healing.

We seek well-researched writing anchored in compassion, blending analysis with insight and vision with realism.

Scholarship Award:

$1,000 toward educational expenses for one selected applicant.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
• Must be currently enrolled or about to enroll in an accredited undergraduate, graduate, or community college program in the U.S.
• High school students must include proof of acceptance to a college or university
  

All applicants must submit the following in PDF format, using the required file naming conventions:

• Essay (1,000 words)
  • File name: FirstName_LastName_Donaldson&WestonDeltona_Scholarship_2026.pdf
• Resume (with contact details)
  • File name: FirstName_LastName_Resume.pdf
• Academic Transcript
  • File name: FirstName_LastName_Transcript.pdf
• College Acceptance Letter (high school applicants only)
  • File name: FirstName_LastName_AcceptanceLetter.pdf
    

Essays must be original work and adhere to the required word count.

How to Apply:

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

Application Deadline:

February 26, 2026

Through this scholarship, we aim to support education and elevate the voices of those who believe in a more compassionate, just, and empowering future for all.