Distasio Law Firm Offers Scholarship for Injury Survivor Stories

The Voices of Resilience Scholarship provides $2,500 to students whose lives have been shaped by serious injury.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 7:07pm

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Distasio Law Firm is offering a $2,500 scholarship called The Voices of Resilience: Injury Survivor Story Scholarship. The scholarship is open to high school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students who are themselves injury survivors or have lived with the long-term effects of a serious injury caused by an accident, medical error, negligence, or another life-altering event. Applicants are asked to submit a 3-5 minute video reflecting on how their injury experience affected their life and influenced their educational goals.

Why it matters

The scholarship aims to give a platform for injury survivors to share their stories of resilience, perspective, and strength gained through difficult experiences. Distasio Law Firm created the award to recognize the courage of those whose lives have been impacted by serious injuries and to support them in pursuing their educational dreams.

The details

To apply, students must submit a short video (3-5 minutes) discussing how their injury affected their life, the challenges they faced, and how this experience influenced their educational goals and inspired them to make a positive impact. The video does not need to be professionally produced, just an honest story shared in the applicant's own voice. Applicants must also provide documentation confirming the injury discussed in the video, such as medical records or a physician's note. The scholarship selection committee will review all eligible submissions and announce the recipient online.

  • The deadline to apply for the scholarship is September 15, 2026.
  • The review process may take 1-3 months after the deadline, depending on the number of applications received.

The players

Distasio Law Firm

A personal injury law firm in Tampa, Florida that has over 35 years of combined experience representing injury victims across the state, including a Florida Bar Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer. The firm created the Voices of Resilience Scholarship to support students whose lives have been shaped by serious injury.

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What’s next

The selected recipient of the Voices of Resilience Scholarship will be announced online through a blog post and press release.

The takeaway

This scholarship provides an opportunity for injury survivors to share their stories of resilience and determination, while also supporting them in pursuing their educational goals. It highlights the strength and courage of those who have overcome serious life-altering events.