In an effort to promote safe driving practices to Northeast Texas high school students and the community, the NET RMA’s annual Linda Thomas Safe Driving Scholarship awards $1,000 to each eligible student for college expenses. The winners are selected based on essays and academic and extracurricular achievements.
Meet the Winners (2024):
For the 4th annual Linda Thomas Safe Driving Scholarship, NET RMA received over 140 applications from students in our member counties throughout Northeast Texas. The scholarship awarded $1,000 each to 11 high school seniors. Winners were selected based on essays along with academic and extracurricular achievements. Each application was evaluated by the Scholarship Committee made up of NET RMA board members on the Community Relations Committee.
Our winners represent a highly accomplished group of students, with varied backgrounds and career interests. Fields of study for this year’s scholarship recipients include nursing, animal science, engineering, biomedical science, electric line worker certification and education. Student essays included thoughts about driving laws, ideas on new technologies to limit cell phone use on the road, and personal stories on how distracted driving impacted their life.
Congratulations, Class of 2024!
Amari Graves
Pine Tree High School
Future Plans: University of Texas in Tyler, Electrical Engineering
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MaKayla Smith
Kilgore High School
Future Plans: Tarleton State University, Animal Science
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Natalie Sullivan
Hallsville High School
Future Plans: LeTourneau University, Biomedical Science
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Brady Roberts
Hallsville High School
Future Plans: Texas State Technical College, Electric Line Worker and Management Technology
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Joseph-Hoang Nguyen
Winnsboro High School
Future Plans: University of Texas in Austin, Biology
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Check Presentations
We hosted several check presentations to celebrate Linda Thomas Safe Driving Scholarship winners. We’re proud to help cultivate a new generation of safe drivers and connect with our local communities by supporting our talented high school students as they take the next step in their educational journey.
Eligibility:
- Graduating high school seniors who have been accepted into a 2- or 4-year/university or accredited trade school and will be enrolled full-time by the Fall 2024.
- Eligible students must also reside within NET RMA’s 14 counties: Bowie, Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Gregg, Harrison, Kaufman, Panola, Rusk, Smith, Titus, Upshur, Wood and Van Zandt.
Scholarship application process closes on Sunday, March 31 at 11:59 p.m. CT.
Eligible Expenses:
Scholarship funds may be used for tuition, fees, books, room and board or for other items required by your college/university/trade school. If you are selected to receive a scholarship, you will be provided with instructions and a disbursement form to claim your scholarship.
Selection Process:
- Scholarship application opens on Wednesday, January 24 at 8 a.m. CT.
- Scholarship application process closes on Sunday, March 31 at 11:59 p.m. CT.
- Applications will be reviewed by NET RMA Scholarship Committee in early April 2024.
- Winners will be announced by Friday, April 12, 2024.
- Awards ceremony details will be determined by mid to late April 2024.