The First Step Scholarship 2027 is a $1,500 annual scholarship for graduating high school seniors and students enrolled in college, trade school, or university, with a minimum 500-word distracted-driving essay requirement. The scholarship is offered by Sutliff & Stout, focusing on students’ efforts to reduce distracted driving. No minimum GPA, age limit, or English language tests (IELTS and TOEFL) are required to apply. The First Step Scholarship requires applicants to submit an essay of at least 500 words about their distracted driving habits and the practical steps they will take to stop them. The 2027 cycle is currently open until July 25, 2027.
Scholarship Overview
Scholarship Provider: Sutliff & Stout Injury & Accident Lawyers
Scholarship Name: “First Step” to Distraction-Free Driving Scholarship.
University: Private Organisation
Country: United States
Degree: Other
Study Level: High school seniors and college/university or trade-school students
Funding Type: Fixed Award Scholarship
Award Amount: 1,500
Eligibility: The applicant must meet one of two education conditions: graduating high school in summer 2027 and entering college/trade school/university, or being enrolled in one of those institutions at the beginning of Fall 2027.
International Eligibility: Yes.
Application Deadline: July 25, 2027
Scholarship Status: Open for the 2027 cycle
Official Source: Sutliff & Stout
Who is Eligible?
The applicant must meet one of two education conditions: graduating high school in summer 2027 and entering college/trade school/university, or being enrolled in one of those institutions at the beginning of Fall 2027.
Applicants do not need a minimum age, Minimum GPA, or English-language proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL) to apply.
The applicant must write an essay of at least 500 words explaining their common distracted-driving habits and the concrete steps they will take to stop those behaviours.
FUNDING
The First Step Scholarship 2027 is a one-time, non-renewable scholarship award worth $1,500. It does not cover full tuition or partial funding, Living Allowance, Travel Allowance, Accommodation, or insurance. Successful applicants are awarded $1,500 to support their studies.
Application Deadline
The application deadline for First Step Scholarship 2027 – ,500 Scholarship, Eligibility & Deadline is July 25, 2027.
Applicants should submit all required materials before this date and verify any last-minute changes through the official scholarship source.
How to Apply
The First Step scholarship application method is Typeform Online application. Interested applicant with at least 500 words essay can submit application through the official link on or before July 25, 2027.https://www.sutliffstout.com/scholarship/
