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Accepting Applications for Spring 2024 |
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Distracted driving, including due to texting and other cell phone use, is a serious issue that leads to hundreds of thousands of accidents and injuries in the United States each year. The problem is especially prominent among teen and young adult drivers, and teens are also at a greater risk of being the victim of a distracted driving accident.
At Kanoski Bresney, we want to support students who do their part to fight the problem of distracted driving. Through the Kansoki Bresney Stand Up to Distracted Driving Scholarship program, we are offering five scholarships, in the amount of $1,000 each, to students in the U.S. who are pursuing higher education at the undergraduate or graduate level.
Who is Eligible to Apply?
You are eligible for the Kanoski Bresney Stand Up to Distracted Driving Scholarship if the following are true:
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You are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited U.S. college or university, and your education will continue through at least the Spring 2024 semester.
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You are a high school senior who will be starting your college or university education in Spring 2024.
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You are a U.S. citizen.
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You have a current overall GPA of at least 3.0.
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Application Instructions |
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In order to be considered for the scholarship, you must submit a 1,000-word essay responding to the following prompt:
Your essay should be double-spaced, with 12-point font and one-inch margins, and saved as a .doc, .docx, or .pdf file with a file name that includes your first and last name.
In addition to your essay, you will need to submit a current academic transcript, contact information including your name, phone number, address, and email address, and a professional photograph of yourself.
The deadline to apply is November 29, 2023
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Selection of Scholarship Winners |
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Applications will be judged by the attorneys and staff at Kanoski Bresney based on the following criteria:
Thoughtfulness and originality of the ideas
Organization, clarity, and writing mechanics of the essay
Adherence to the eligibility criteria and application instructions
The winners will be selected and notified by January 3, 2024, and Kanoski Bresney will coordinate with your college or university to submit your scholarship award. The winners must consent to the use of their name, essay, and likeness for Kanoski Bresney's marketing and promotional purposes.
Spring 2023 Stand Up to Distracted Driving Scholarship Winners |
We are excited to announce the Spring 2023 recipients of the Kanoski Bresney Stand Up to Distracted Driving Scholarship! These five students were selected from more than 200 applicants, and we are honored to support them as they continue their education.

Anastasia Joy Gustafson
Northwestern University

Briana Ornelas
Malcolm X City College

Chelsea Blake
Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law

Jordan Gates
Howard University

Mitch Leong
Fuller Theological Seminary School of Psychology
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Contact Kanoski Bresney With Your Questions |
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If you have questions regarding the scholarship program or the application process, click here to contact us.
We look forward to your applications!
The Kanoski Bresney Stand Up To Distracted Driving Scholarship is managed through the OVC Scholarship Network.
