TorHoerman Law Launches 2026 “End Distracted Driving” Scholarship to Promote Safer Roads

EDWARDSVILLE – Edwardsville-based TorHoerman Law, a national mass tort and personal injury law firm that has recovered more than $4 billion in verdicts and settlements for clients, has announced the return of its annual TorHoerman Law End Distracted Driving Scholarship for 2026, an initiative aimed at raising awareness about the dangers of distracted driving while supporting students pursuing higher education.

Distracted driving remains a serious public safety issue across the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 3,200 lives were lost in distracted driving incidents in 2023 alone. Through the scholarship program, TorHoerman Law is encouraging students to engage with the issue directly by sharing their perspectives on how communities, lawmakers, and individuals can work together to reduce distracted driving.

The firm created the scholarship to encourage young people to take an active role in improving roadway safety.

“We routinely see the devastating consequences that distracted driving can have on individuals and families,” said Tyler Schneider, Managing Partner at TorHoerman Law. “Even a few seconds of looking away from the road can permanently change someone’s life. This scholarship is meant to encourage students to think seriously about the issue and be part of the conversation about making our roads safer.”

Distracted driving extends beyond texting behind the wheel. It includes behaviors such as adjusting the radio, eating while driving, or turning to speak with passengers. Even brief moments of diverted attention can have life-altering consequences.

The program will award:

• First Place: $2,000 scholarship
• Runner-Up: $1,000 scholarship

How to apply:

Students applying for the scholarship must submit a 3-to-5-minute video response addressing one of several prompts related to distracted driving. Topics include how society can better address distracted driving among adults, how to cultivate safer driving habits among new drivers, how distracted driving has personally affected applicants, and what new state or federal policies could help combat the issue.

Applications for the scholarship will open April 1, 2026, and close May 31, 2026, with the winner announced in July 2026.

To be eligible, applicants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program or planning to enroll as a first-year student in the fall of 2026 at an accredited university, junior college, or trade school. Applicants must also submit proof of enrollment and upload their video response to YouTube before submitting their entry.

Videos will be judged by a panel of TorHoerman Law employees based on creativity and originality, accuracy of information, adherence to submission guidelines, and overall quality.

Application link:
https://www.torhoermanlaw.com/charities/end-distracted-driving-scholarship-2026/

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