Applicants must be currently enrolled in post-high school institution or graduate school and must submit an original essay with a minimum of 500 words on how driving and texting has affected your life or an experience of how it has impacted someone you know. Applicants must supply a financial aid report showing the household's income status. Official transcripts must accompany applications. Letters of recommendation and/or resumes are encouraged but not required. Selection is based on financial need, although standards of achievement are also considered. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.