2024 Safe Cycling Scholarship

The personal injury attorneys at Felix Gonzalez Law Firm have dedicated their practice to protecting those who have been injured due to the negligence of others. We care about everyone’s safety, especially cyclists on the road. This year, we are offering a scholarship to promote safe cycling. 

Cyclists are faced with many distractions and dangers on the road. It is important for citizens to take precautions while on the roads, not only for themselves but for others around them. For example, in San Antonio, the city is considering extra precautions to ensure safe conditions by expanding bike lanes. 

For this scholarship, please explain how governmental measures like bike lanes can help prevent accidents in your community.  Discuss old and new laws, education around the dangers of cycling in an unsafe space, and if you think more could be done to ensure the safety of cyclists.

Once all submissions have been received, the entries will be reviewed, and one student will be selected to receive a $1,000 award. The award will be given to the person who best describes the effect of safe cycling in their community and/or changes that are being implemented.

Eligibility

• The scholarship is open to any current US high school senior, college student, or graduate student residing in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia and enrolled for the 2024 school year. There is a preference for students in Texas, but all eligible students are welcome to apply.
• Candidates for this scholarship should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Application Process

• The candidate must submit a 700-1,000 word essay response to the prompt: Discuss old and new laws, and education around the dangers of cycling, and if you think more could be done to ensure the safety of cyclists.
  • Please note that all essays will be checked for AI writing. If AI writing is deemed present in the essay, the application will be denied.
• The candidate must fill out the form below with all necessary information
• The candidate must submit a professional resumé that is up to date with contact information.
• The candidate must submit a transcript from their current school. First-year college students, graduate students, or individuals who have recently transferred schools may submit an unofficial transcript from their current school, as well as the most recent official transcript from their prior school. High school students must also submit proof of acceptance to their college or university.
• Preference will be given to student’s either from or attending secondary school in the state of Texas.

The recipient of the Safe Cycling Scholarship will be chosen during the month following the scholarship deadline.

Please join us in saying congratulations to the previous recipient of this scholarship! 

Application Deadline and Instructions:

To be eligible for this scholarship, candidates must fill out the form (including the essay, resumé, and transcript). Send any questions to info@felixgonzalezlaw.com by November 30, 2024. Any applications sent after this date will not be considered.