Don't Mess With Texas Scholarship Contest Rewards High School Seniors for Creative Litter Prevention Efforts
Applications for the 2018 Don’t mess with Texas Scholarship contest are now being accepted.
Presented in partnership with Keep Texas Beautiful, the Don’t mess with Texas Scholarship contest will award one $6,000 scholarship and two $2,000 scholarships in June.
The Don't mess with Texas® Scholarship recognizes the achievements of Texas high school seniors who take a leadership role in preventing litter in their schools and communities. Any Texas high school senior currently attending public, private or home school and planning to attend an accredited Texas college or university next year may apply. Student essays should describe creative and/or sustainable solutions to prevent litter and build awareness of the Don't mess with Texas initiative.
Applications will be accepted through April 20, 2018 • 5 P.M. (CST)
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“We’re proud to offer the Don’t mess with Texas Scholarship to support higher education in Texas and recognize outstanding students who are using their creativity to beautify their communities,” said Becky Ozuna, program administrator for TxDOT’s Don’t mess with Texas campaign.
TxDOT’s Don’t mess with Texas program has been educating Texans about litter prevention since 1986. The program includes Adopt-a-Highway and a grassroots partnership with Keep Texas Beautiful as well as spring “Trash-Off” community outreach events, all in an effort to keep Texas roadways litter free.
Applications must be received by online submission or postmarked by 5 p.m. (CST) April 20, 2018.
Don’t mess with Texas® is a registered trademark of the Texas Department of Transportation.
