Priority Tire Scholarship Program

Who Can Apply
This scholarship is open to undergraduate students currently enrolled at an accredited university in the United States, as well as high school seniors accepted into a university program. We invite students who are passionate about community safety, law enforcement, or civil engineering, as well as those determined to leave a lasting mark on road safety.

How To Apply
Write a 500-700 word essay on one of five topics and submit it to the Safe Roads, Strong Futures Scholarship.

1. The Impact of Distracted Driving
   Discuss how modern technology affects driver attention and propose practical solutions to reduce distractions. Analyzing current trends can lead to life-saving strategies for young drivers.
2. Designing Safer Road Infrastructure
   Explain how improvements in road design can significantly decrease accidents in high-traffic areas. Consider how engineering changes might protect pedestrians and cyclists more effectively.
3. The Role of Driver Education
   Evaluate the effectiveness of current driver education programs in preparing teens for real-world scenarios. Suggest specific changes to the curriculum that could better prevent road incidents.
4. Understanding Your Vehicle’s Blind Spots
   Analyze the common mistakes new drivers make when checking blind spots and changing lanes. Discuss why mirror reliance alone isn’t enough and how blind spot-related accidents could be reduced through better hands-on training and awareness techniques.
5. Roadside Emergencies for New Drivers
   Discuss common roadside emergencies that catch new drivers unprepared. Explain the important safety steps when stranded, what supplies to keep in vehicles, and how basic maintenance can prevent breakdowns.

Terms and Conditions
These terms and conditions outline the eligibility requirements, application rules, and selection process for this scholarship program.

• Applicants must be currently enrolled (or due to enroll) in an accredited college, university, or tertiary institution at the time of application.
• Recipients must maintain continuous enrollment throughout the award period. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of the scholarship. The award will then pass to the next eligible candidate in the ranking order.
• Family members of company officers or members of the selection committee are not eligible to apply. This ensures fairness and transparency in our selection process.
• All information submitted must be accurate and truthful. Providing false, misleading, or incomplete information may result in disqualification.
• Any written responses or materials submitted must be the applicant’s own original work. Plagiarized or AI-generated submissions may be rejected.
• By applying, applicants grant permission for their name, institution, and submitted response (or excerpts) to be used for the scholarship announcement, including publication on our website and in external media outlets.
• Scholarship recipients are selected at our sole discretion based on the stated criteria. All decisions are final, and no correspondence will be entered into.
• Only one application per person is permitted. Duplicate entries will be disqualified.
• No purchase or fee is required to apply for this scholarship.
• We reserve the right to amend, suspend, or withdraw the scholarship at any time if circumstances require.
• Personal information will be used only for administering the scholarship and will not be sold or shared with third parties unrelated to the scholarship.