The 'First Step' Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant must be a United States citizen currently attending college, university, or trade school within the United States. Essay admitting to, at some point, driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is required. Applicant must include a detailed account of their drunk driving mistakes, and the concrete steps they plan to take to ensure they won't make the same mistake again.

How to Apply

Apply directly through the sponsoring organization's official application — an essay is part of the application. Review the eligibility requirements above first, and give yourself time before the May 1, 2027 deadline.

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