Lifeguard Heroes Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Doan Law Firm
Overview
The Lifeguard Heroes Scholarship supports current and former lifeguards who are pursuing undergraduate or graduate study in the United States. The Doan Law Firm established the scholarship to recognize the lifesaving work lifeguards perform and to help them continue their education. Each semester, five recipients will receive financial awards to help cover college expenses. The program emphasizes timely response, training, and community service as central values.
Description: A recurring scholarship for lifeguards that awards five students each semester to support college enrollment and recognize service in water safety.
- Supports current and former lifeguards pursuing higher education.
- Administered by The Doan Law Firm to honor lifesaving service.
- Five awards of $1,000 are granted each semester.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet specific requirements related to lifeguard experience, enrollment status, age, and citizenship. The eligibility rules ensure recipients have demonstrated service as a lifeguard and are pursuing study at an accredited U.S. institution. Applicants should confirm eligibility before applying to avoid disqualification. If eligibility is unclear, applicants may contact the scholarship support team for clarification.
Eligibility: You must have worked as a lifeguard for at least one year or be currently employed as one; be enrolled or planning to enroll in an undergraduate or graduate program in the United States for the Spring 2027 semester; be at least 17 years old; and be a U.S. citizen.
- Minimum one year of lifeguard experience or current employment as a lifeguard.
- Enrollment planned or confirmed for Spring 2027 at a U.S. college or university.
- Applicants must be at least 17 years old and U.S. citizens.
Questions about eligibility can be directed to [email protected].
How to Apply
The application requires a written essay or a video response addressing a single prompt about your lifeguard experience. Applicants must provide proof of enrollment and documentation verifying current or prior lifeguard employment. Submissions should follow length and format guidelines and be submitted by the posted deadline. Late or incomplete applications may not be considered.
Application Timeline: Applications are open until the final deadline in December; all materials must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the due date.
- Respond to the prompt in a ~500-word essay or a three-minute video.
- Attach proof of college enrollment and proof of lifeguard employment (for example, a supervisor-signed work log).
- Submit the complete application by 11:59 PM on the deadline in December.
Judging and Selection
Submissions are evaluated according to clear criteria focused on the applicant’s response to the prompt. Judges review entries for originality, clarity, and presentation to identify impactful and well-communicated stories. After evaluation, winners are notified by email approximately one month after the application deadline. The selection process prioritizes authentic experiences that illustrate the applicant’s contributions as a lifeguard.
Judging Criteria:
- Originality: An authentic story that stands out among peers.
- Clarity: A complete and clear answer to the prompt.
- Presentation: A well-written essay or a natural, engaging video response.
- Winners are notified by email roughly one month after the deadline.
- The five top submissions per semester receive awards based on the stated criteria.
Award Value and History
The Lifeguard Heroes Scholarship awards five recipients each semester with $1,000 each to support their college expenses. The award is intended to recognize the critical role lifeguards play in public safety and to invest in their educational advancement. The Doan Law Firm launched the scholarship to honor lifesaving service and to support families and professionals affected by drowning incidents. The program combines financial assistance with community recognition.
Award Value: Five scholarships of $1,000 each are awarded every semester.
History of the Award: Established by The Doan Law Firm as an initiative to honor lifeguards and support their pursuit of higher education.
- $1,000 per recipient; five recipients each semester.
- Created by The Doan Law Firm to recognize and support lifeguards.
- Designed to tie financial support to demonstrated service in water safety.