The Domnick Cunningham & Whalen Water Safety Scholarship

Domnick Cunningham & Whalen is proud to announce the Water Safety Scholarship, awarding $1,000 to a student who is actively promoting water safety in their community.

Although water activities such as going to the beach, a waterpark, or a local community pool, are often fun events, they can also turn out to be very dangerous. In most cases, the risks these water environments pose require a lifeguard on duty to prevent accidents and injuries. Lifeguards must complete rigorous training to avoid tragedies that can occur in their specific water environment such as life saving techniques for rescuing someone from the water, first aid, CPR, and AED operation.

With the popularity of water activities, water safety is an important topic for everyone. Even for those who personally don’t like to be in the water or are near water, the opportunity to improve water safety can impact and benefit all.

We are excited to offer this scholarship in an effort to promote safe water practices. In a 750-1,000 word essay, discuss how a certain water-related activity can be improved to provide a safer environment for all. From jet-ski accidents and boating accidents in the ocean or on a lake, to the dangers of waterparks and community pools that have little security in the off-season. Identify a specific water safety issue or need in your community and recommend solutions that will help save lives.

Here at Domnick Cunningham & Whalen, we support, and respect those individuals dedicated to promoting water safety for others and would like to honor them with this scholarship.

Scholarship Eligibility
In order to apply for The Domnick Cunningham & Whalen Water Safety Scholarship, students must meet the following eligibility requirements. Students must be presently pursuing studies at an accredited community college, junior college, undergraduate or graduate school situated within the United States. The award is also open to those who hold GEDs and high school graduates whose college programs are set to commence before the scholarship deadline.

All applicants must provide proof of good standing from their current educational institution. For the purposes of our scholarship award, this will consist of no less than a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Application Requirements
Scholarship candidates will need to submit:

An updated resume, valid contact information and a statement that indicates current student status and educational program level An original essay of approximately 750-1,000 words outlining a water safety need in your community and how safe water practices will help the situation. Provide possible solutions to the hazard and explain how this plan will help save lives in the water Most recent academic transcript (unofficial versions acceptable); freshman-level applicants are permitted to send unofficial documents from the most recent institution attended together with any relevant material from current institution

Deadline
The deadline to submit your application is October 31, 2020.

Please send your complete application to info@dcwlaw.com by the deadline with the subject line: “[Applicant’s Name] – Water Safety Scholarship” to be considered.

Thank you for your interest in The Domnick Cunningham & Whalen Water Safety Scholarship.

Award
$1,000.00
Scopes
External Scholarship Opportunities
Deadline
10/31/2020