Award Amount: $1500
Requirements:
Entrants are asked to create a PSA or an essay that highlights the complications and dangers of the provided topics, as well as how to address and prevent the issues in the future. Applicants should be targeting other teens and young adults in their own age range, taking this into consideration when forming campaign and essay ideas. Entrants are encouraged to thoroughly research their topic’s impact (locally and nationally), and provide a thoughtful solution for reducing the amount of injuries and fatalities associated with it. Students may provide their solution one of two ways:
VIDEO ENTRY:
60-90 seconds in length
Unique campaign slogan
Minimum 1 infographic
A typed script from your video
YouTube link for digital submission, USB or DVD for mail-in.
WRITTEN ENTRY:
1,200-1,500 words
Typed, double spaced
Your unique and creative solution to combat your chosen topic, in the form of a campaign or PSA
All digital submissions must be in .PDF format
All presentations should clearly state the applicant’s name and current school, and must clearly define which topic they are addressing. Each presentation should also include a works cited or bibliography for any sources referenced or used in their research or infographics.
Website: Apply here
