Scholarship Program
Ten high school seniors who wrote winning essays on how to prevent underage drinking and driving have been awarded $2,500 toward their college education through the fifth annual Michael A. DeMayo Scholarship Program.
The Law Offices of Michael A. DeMayo, L.L.P. has awarded $25,000 in college scholarships to graduating high school seniors in counties served by the firm, including Mecklenburg, Gaston, Catawba, Union, Cabarrus, Cleveland, Lincoln, Rowan, Caldwell, York, Stanly and Iredell counties.
“We see the tragic effects of alcohol-related accidents on a daily basis. Since there are never any words to comfort clients who have lost loved ones, this is our chance to give back in another way,” said Attorney Michael A. DeMayo, who has awarded $75,000 in college scholarships since founding the scholarship program in 2003. “Through this program we want to try and prevent accidents caused by underage drinking and driving and help teenagers make smarter decisions.”
DeMayo presented the winners with their checks at a scholarship dinner he hosted on May 30 at Mama Ricotta’s for the students and their parents.
The 10 winning essays will be published in a booklet this summer and sent to community leaders and lawmakers with hope that the students’ thoughts and suggestions could help formulate public policy and increase awareness.
“We’re looking for a new perspective – for good ideas that can affect public policy and save lives,” DeMayo said.
Read the Official Contest Rules
Download the 2008 Scholarship Application
For more information, contact Kristine Woolley at (704) 343-4644.
Congratulations to the winners of the 2007 Michael A. DeMayo Scholarship!
 Ramine Alexander North Mecklenburg High School (Mecklenburg) Attending: Winston-Salem State University |  Kristin Beeker West Lincoln High School (Lincoln) Attending: Western Carolina University |
 Austin Bell Forest Hills High School (Union) Attending: NC State University |  Chelsea Gerhard David W. Butler High School (Mecklenburg) Attending: UNC Chapel Hill |
 Cramer McCullen Charlotte Christian (Mecklenburg) Attending: Vanderbilt University |  Melanie Montañez Sun Valley High School (Union) Attending: UNC Charlotte |
 Elise Ramirez Providence High School (Mecklenburg) Attending: UNC Chapel Hill |  Anna Rhyne East Gaston High School (Gaston) Attending: North Carolina State University |
 Brendan Riley Jay M. Robinson High School (Cabarrus) Attending: Davidson College |  Jessica Siciliano St. Stephens High School (Catawba) Attending: North Carolina State University |
Please view the Michael A. DeMayo Scholarship winners from past years:
Read the Official Contest Rules
Download the 2008 Scholarship Application
Contact the Law Offices of Michael A. DeMayo, L.L.P. today to receive more information about our scholarship program or to schedule your free initial consultation with one of our experienced personal injury lawyers.
