$7,000
OFFERED AND AWARDED BI-ANNUALLY
At Parker & McConkie, we believe in the power of resilience and the importance of
education. We understand that recovering from an injury can create unexpected
challenges physically, emotionally, and academically. For many students, these
obstacles require strength, determination, and perseverance to overcome.
To support students who have demonstrated resilience in the face of injury, Parker &
McConkie is proud to offer the Parker & McConkie Injury Scholarship. This
scholarship is designed to help students who have experienced an injury or accident
and are committed to continuing their education and building a successful future.
Through this program, we aim to recognize students who have turned adversity into
motivation and who demonstrate a clear commitment to personal growth, academic
achievement, and long term success.
Scholarship Award Details
Award Amount: 7 scholarships of $1000 will be awarded each semester.
Total Award Per Semester: $7,000
Awarded: Bi-annually during the Spring and Fall semesters.
Essay Requirement
Applicants must submit an original essay of at least five-hundred words that clearly and
thoughtfully responds to the prompt below.
Essay Prompt
Please address all of the following questions in your essay:
- “How has your injury or accident affected your education?”
- “How has overcoming your injury or accident prepared you to meet the challenges
of higher learning?” - “How will college attendance demonstrate your determination to rebuild your life
following your injury?”
Essays should reflect your personal experience, growth, and goals and clearly
demonstrate how your injury has shaped your educational journey.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the Parker & McConkie Injury Scholarship, applicants must meet the
following criteria:
- Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited high school, college, or
- university in the United States
- High school applicants must be either a Junior or Senior and planning to attend
college - College applicants must be enrolled as undergraduate students
- Applicants must be at least seventeen years of age at the time of submission
- Applicants must have experienced an injury or accident that impacted their
education - Essay submissions must be original and written by the applicant
- AI generated submissions will not be considered
- Acceptable file formats include doc, docx, or pdf
Scholarship Deadlines
August 21, 2026 for the 2026 Fall semester
February 5, 2027 for the 2027 Spring semester
Scholarship recipients will be announced on or around August 28, 2026 and February
12, 2027.
Selection Criteria
Scholarship recipients will be selected based on the strength and clarity of the essay,
the ability to fully address the essay prompt, demonstrated resilience and determination,
and a clear commitment to higher education and future goals.
About Parker & McConkie
Parker & McConkie is a personal injury law firm dedicated to advocating for individuals
and families during some of life’s most difficult moments. Through this scholarship
program, we are honored to support students who exemplify perseverance and
determination as they pursue higher education.
Additional Information
Scholarship funds will be sent directly to the recipient or their educational institution.
