SPECIAL TO THE PRESS
AUSTIN — Texas students who helped clean up and beautify their communities can now apply for a scholarship contest awarding a total of $10,000.
The annual “Don’t mess with Texas” Scholarship Contest is now accepting applications for the 2024 school year. All Texas high school seniors currently attending public, private or homeschool, and planning to attend an accredited college, university or trade school in the fall 2024 semester are eligible to apply.
Judges will select two winners based on applicants’ proven results in leading projects or efforts focused on educating communities about the importance of keeping our state and roadways clean and litterfree.
Sponsored by Ozarka and iHeartMedia, the contest recognizes the creativity of high school seniors who are taking a leadership role in preventing litter in their communities.
“It’s important that future generations feel empowered to create long-term, sustainable solutions to make their communities litter-free. Our state is counting on these leaders to keep Texas litter-free for decades to come,” said Norma Rios, program coordinator for TxDOT’s Don’t mess with Texas campaign.
Don’t mess with Texas has been educating Texans about litter prevention since 1986. The program includes annual “Trash-Off” community outreach events and the Adopt-a-Highway volunteer program.
To apply for the “Don’t mess with Texas” Scholarship Contest, visit dontmesswithtexas.org. Applications must be received via online submission by 5 p.m. April 2.
