The scholarship application process is now closed and will open again on January 1st, 2025.
The McKenzie Law Firm, P.C., created a $2,500 scholarship for the student who develops the best PSA video for teenagers about the dangers of drinking and driving. Our Teen Drinking and Driving Prevention PSA Scholarship will be awarded to the student who authors the most original. The final deadline for applying for the scholarship is August 15 each year.
At McKenzie Law Firm, P.C., we have unfortunately seen the devastating effects of accidents when a teen driver consumes alcohol before driving. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as many as 2.4 million teenagers in high school drive after drinking each month. Additionally, one in five teenage drivers who were involved in a fatal auto accident had some amount of alcohol in their bloodstream.
On the plus side, the number of teenagers who say they engage in drinking and driving is about half what it was three decades ago. This shows that informative campaigns about the dangers of teenage drinking and driving are effective. Through our scholarship, we hope to add to the work being done to help teenagers learn why they should not drink and drive.
To be eligible for receiving our Teen Drinking and Driving Prevention PSA Scholarship, students must follow a few rules:
Please create an original PSA video focusing on why you believe some teenagers continue to drink and drive, even though they are aware of the dangers of this type of behavior. We are interested to see your ideas on what could be done to alleviate the situation. The length of your video should be around 30 to 60 seconds.
At McKenzie Law Firm, P.C., we know exactly how devastating drunk driving accidents can be for the victims. We are hoping our Teen Drinking and Driving Prevention PSA Scholarship can help reduce the frequency of this problem.
Upon scripting, shooting, and editing their videos, students should post them as unlisted videos on YouTube. Students can then submit a link to their video through the scholarship form available on this page.
Use the application form found on this page to submit the video link and the other information required to apply for the scholarship. Some of the information required includes:
Use the electronic signature box to finalize your application. Make sure to submit your transcript and/or acceptance proof in a PDF format.
We will not share your personal information or contact information with anyone. However, we may publish your name and school with your video on our website.
To apply for our scholarship, you must follow a series of terms and conditions, including the following:
Craft your video on the dangers of teenage drinking and driving, upload it to YouTube as unlisted, and add the URL link to the form on this page, along with your transcript and other information.
The deadline to upload your information and essay is August 15, 2024. The scholarship has a value of $2,500. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
Anyone who meets the following conditions is NOT eligible to apply:
Announcements about the previous winners of our scholarship can be found by clicking one of the links below:
2020 Winner: Gracie Martin
2021 Winner: Michael Govaerts
2022 Winner: Benton Hoskinson
We regret that, for legal reasons, we are unable to accept calls, emails, or other communication regarding the scholarship, or answer any questions, other than those submitted here. All the necessary details about this scholarship can be found above. We will make sure to contact you in case we need any further information. Any applications received after the deadline will not be taken into consideration.
