Driver Education Initiative Award – Annual Scholarship Opportunity
National Driving and Traffic School is proud to announce their 2020 scholarship opportunity, entitled “In the Driver’s Seat.” The company is seeking to reward essay applicants $3,000 in scholarships- for students entering college or already enrolled in a higher education institution – on the topic of being a safer driver.
Driver Education Initiative 2020: In the Driver’s Seat
The Topic of this year’s essay submissions deals with the serious implications of being a driver. In America, an average of 34,000 people die each year as a result of driving. This is more people who have died in one year as a result of driving, than the total number of American soldiers who have died from war in Iraq and Afghanistan combined. The total number of Americans who die within the span of two years as a result of driving is more than the total number of American deaths from the Vietnam war. This is to say, driving is more dangerous and deadly for our nation than being involved in combat, and highlights the serious consequences of being negligent on the road.
courtesy: NHTSA, Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_military_casualties_of_war
Many drivers are not aware of these startling and very scary facts, especially newer drivers. The essay contest “In The Driver’s Seat” seeks to have applicants highlight the importance of being a safe and educated driver. This scholarship seeks to reward six students for his or her submission dealing with the importance of being a safe and educated driver. The application is handled in essay format. To apply, submit an essay of less than 500 words in Microsoft Word format addressing the following questions:
QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED IN YOUR ESSAY / APPLICATION:
- What is the importance of driver education in reducing the number deaths as a result of driving?
- What steps can be taken to reduce the number of deaths related to driving?
- Have you ever had an experience of being in car accident or have seen your friends or family members driving irresponsibly?
- What steps can you take to be a better and safer driver as well as help others become safer on the road?
This is an annual scholarship program.
Previous Contest Winner Announcements.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must be currently enrolled in either High School, University or College as a full-time student (2020-2021 school year). Employees and relatives of National Driving and Traffic School are ineligible. There will be three contest submission dates. To be eligible for the contest submit your essay by one the submission dates.
- Round 1: January 6th 2020 – March 31st Winners: Announced May 1st
- Round 2: Accepting entries May 1st – August 1st. Announced September 1st
- Round 3: Accepting entries September 1st – November 30th. Winners announced 1/01/21
Along with your submission please include a picture of yourself which we can post on our site to go along with your essay
The winner will be required to provide proof of successful acceptance to a Higher Institute of Learning, College or University. Payment will be made directly to the applicant’s college. If you have additional questions, please contact us. This contest is open to all students in U.S., Canada, and abroad.
PREVIOUS CONTESTS:
PREVIOUS CONTESTS
2020 Driver Education Essays Gallery
by Terence Mhar Ordonio
being in the drivers seat is like a super hero as it comes with great responsibility for the safety of every person that is in the road.
by Valery Kassandra Acopa Mendez
How parents and technology influence even the way of people driving.
by Isabella Vasquez
This is an eye opening story
by Amber Dawn Tugmon
In my essay I wrote about how you can be a safe driver and the experiences I have had with accidents on the road.
by Margaret Moran
The best way to make the roads safer is to eliminate distracted driving by phones and busy minds.
by Patience Ledford
A glimpse into the dangers of being a naive driver.
by Meredith Rosenberg
This essay depicts the importance of driving knowledge for all ages, the practice of non-distracted driving, and the value of being a cautious, alert, and most importantly, safe driver. In addition to alerting audiences of the dire need to educate proper driving tips and rules, the essay elaborates on various methods as to how we can implement this particular idea. Therefore, everyone who shares the road will encounter an intentional, dependable, and harmonious experience on the road.
by Abigail Koester
With more regulations in place for student driver education, the roads and mother's hearts can be a lot safer.
by Shylowe Marie Sortman
This essay touches on the effects of driving while under the influence, distracted driving, texting and driving.
by Kendra Pinegar
If only the importance of driver's education were stressed. We could prevent the tragedy of car accident-related deaths. But only if we take note of the importance of being an educated driver.
by Melanie Ingemi
My essay is about how the driver leads the way to a safe commute. Staying alert and focused, maintaining an atmosphere condusive to driving, and defensive driving are the key.
by Macy Shivalec
Explains the importance of driver education and knowing the rules of the road.
by Bailey
A piece about the lack of knowledge our country has on the dangers of driving and the way to get people's attention to fix it.
by Brandon Erik Grant
When I was 16, I life hit me like a truck, literally. All of a sudden, I found myself in the middle of an intersection with my air bags deployed.
by Carsyn Earl Jacobsen
My essay points out the importance of each individual prioritizing law and safety over convenience and haste. Additionally, I issue a challenge to each reader.
by Sierra Scott
The more knowledge a person is armed with, the safer they will be when driving. Educating drivers on a personal and understandable way, as well as teaching patience and how to respond to reckless drivers, can be a huge help towards achieving this.
by Grace Walker
I have always felt passionately about the safety of being on the road. Car accidents have been a major fear of mine for my entire life, and I always pray before driving. Car accidents take so many innocent lives, and I vow to always be safe and promote safety on the road. This essay helps me to give my ideas and explain my history with driving and encouraging others to be safe drivers.
by Susanna Larsen
The short and long-term effects of a car crash are rarely discussed. I aim to overcome the stigma surrounding these situations to improve our community.
by Trinity Ann Moore
I believe drivers need to take drivers education, it helps keep the roads safe. Here is my essay. I hope you consider me for the scholarship. Thank you
by Kerigan Mardis
An essay about how to decrease the number of Americans that die in car accidents everyday by listing general things that America needs to do as a whole, and specific things you can do as an individual driver.
by Sierra Emery
this essay answers the questions that were asked of me and my experience with a new driver.
by Abigail LePage
Driving is not only a privilege, but a responsibility as well, and it is important that it is treated as such.
by Zachery J Raven Cadiente
Please be safe. I was not and am lucky to be alive. All I want is for everyone else to live too.
by Taylor Marie Adams
Describing the importance of driver's education and safe driving, and the serious traumas accidents can leave.
by Chanda Wallace
My essay is about the importance of safe driving and how driver's education is very beneficial.
by Abigail Lynn Peters
My essay discusses the importance of safe driving with personal experience from my family and other examples. It highlights the importance of staying safe on the road and talks about some ways to make sure safe driving is implemented amongst young teens.
by Michael Stone Buckman
I discuss the dangers of uneducated driving, as well as ways we can help keep ourselves and the ones we love safe.
by Dorine White
The choices you make behind the wheel affect everyone around you. Drive safely. Do not drink and drive or text and drive.