Texting and Driving: Raising Awareness Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Clay Jenkins & Associates

In early 2026, Clay Jenkins & Associates is set to present its yearly "Texting and Driving: Raising Awareness" scholarship. The firm will award $1,000 to a student who can craft a persuasive, 1000-word essay highlighting the perils of texting while driving.

Students wishing to participate must ensure that their application materials are submitted by November 15, 2025, for their essays to be reviewed by the scholarship selection committee of the firm.

The firm welcomes applications from students of diverse backgrounds and fields of study for this scholarship. It is open to incoming students, current undergraduates, and graduate students.

Criteria for Application

Students who wish to apply for the "Texting and Driving: Raising Awareness" scholarship must provide evidence along with their essays that they fulfill the scholarship's application criteria. The following requirements must be met by graduate and undergraduate students for their applications to be considered by Clay Jenkins & Associates:

• A minimum GPA of 3.0
• Enrollment or acceptance at an accredited college, university, or graduate school in the United States
• Agreement to the scholarship terms and conditions
• Submission of the required application materials

Application Process

• After completing the scholarship essay, students should complete the application form on the relevant page of Clay Jenkins & Associates. The firm then expects students to:
• Upload an unofficial transcript
• Upload the scholarship essay
• Provide proof of enrollment/acceptance at an accredited college/ university/ graduate school (Student ID, letter of acceptance, etc.)

Essay Topic for the Scholarship

Clay Jenkins & Associates expects students to write an essay of 1,000 words or less on the subject of distracted driving, with a particular emphasis on the risks and legal implications of texting while driving.

• Students may consider the following questions when writing their essays:
• Despite national and local laws against texting while driving, why do people persist in this behavior?
• How does texting and driving pose a threat to drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, and others on the road?
• Could a person charged with texting and driving face criminal penalties?
• How can states develop new strategies to deter texting and driving?

These questions are not mandatory to answer but can serve as a guide to better address the main prompt of the scholarship essay.

Deadline for Application

Students have until November 15, 2025, to submit their scholarship essay and relevant application materials to Clay Jenkins & Associates. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.

Once the scholarship application period ends, a selection committee will be formed to review the received applications. Applicants can expect to receive feedback on their applications within one to three months after the scholarship's closing date.

Currently, Clay Jenkins & Associates is unable to respond to calls or emails regarding the "Texting and Driving: Raising Awareness" scholarship. Students and parents seeking information about the scholarship can refer to this page and other relevant scholarship pages of Clay Jenkins & Associates for all the necessary details to complete an application.

Eligibility Criteria

All applicants must meet the eligibility requirements as specified on the scholarship application page, which include:

• Enrollment at a college, university, or graduate school
• Minimum age of 18 years at the time of enrollment
• Residency in the United States
• Good academic standing
• Submission of personal information, including name, contact details, and proof of enrollment
• Writing an original essay on the provided scholarship essay topic

The following individuals are NOT eligible to apply:

• Employees or children of employees of Clay Jenkins & Associates
• Previous recipients of the "Texting and Driving: Raising Awareness" scholarship
• Applicants who are unable or unwilling to be interviewed by a representative of Clay Jenkins & Associates if selected for the scholarship
• Applicants who submit the same essay for multiple scholarships

Selection and Notification of Award

Applications submitted after the November deadline or without the necessary materials will not be considered by Clay Jenkins & Associates. After the scholarship application period ends, the scholarship committee will review the applications.

The committee's decision will not be influenced by age, race, religion, gender, national origin, family status, or any other protected classes.

At present, Clay Jenkins & Associates is unable to answer any queries about its scholarships or the status of students' applications. The firm will only contact the recipient of the "Texting and Driving: Raising Awareness" scholarship once a winner has been selected.

The successful applicant will be notified via email by Clay Jenkins & Associates. The firm will announce the scholarship winner through a blog post and a press release. Clay Jenkins & Associates will then coordinate with the academic institution listed on the student's application to facilitate the transfer of the scholarship funds.