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Don't Drive Drowsy
Direct application
$2,000
1 winner
Eligibility
Location
Tennessee
Education level
High school
Year of study
Final year
About this scholarship
Tennessee graduating high school seniors may apply for the Don't Drive Drowsy Foundation (Kyle W. Kiihnl Memorial Foundation) scholarship. Finalists must be available for an interview.
One $2,000 award is granted. The scholarship may be used at a college or trade school of the recipient's choice within two years of the award.
Applicants submit a cover letter, a minimum 400-word essay on one of the posted drowsy-driving topics, a letter of recommendation, a list of high school activities, and a college or trade school acceptance letter (or upon receipt). The essay is the primary selection factor.
The foundation's mission is to educate teens on the dangers of driving while sleep-impaired and the benefits of consistent sleep.
Essay questions
What else to submit
- Cover letter
- Minimum 400-word essay on one posted drowsy-driving topic
- Letter of recommendation
- List of high-school activities
- College or trade-school acceptance letter, or submission upon receipt
- Applicant must be a graduating high school senior from the Class of 2026
- Essay must be in Times New Roman, font size 12
- Applicant chooses ONE of the three essay topics
- Application packet must be postmarked by March 1, 2026
- Required documents: cover letter, essay, college/trade school acceptance letter, one letter of recommendation, and high school activities list
- Finalist(s) must be available for interview by the Scholarship Committee
- Scholarship amount: $2,000; funds usable at any college/trade school within 2 years of selection
- Applicant must choose one of three essay topics.
- Finalists must be available for an interview with the Scholarship Committee.
- Essay must use Times New Roman, 12-point font.
- Funds may be used at a college or trade school of the recipient's choice within two years of the award.