Intoxalock Drunk Driving Prevention Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Intoxalock
At Intoxalock, our mission is to keep roads safer for everyone by preventing drunk driving. In support of that mission, we offer this $3,000 scholarship to a student who is currently enrolled, or has been accepted for enrollment, at any accredited two- or four-year U.S. college, university, or trade/vocational program.
Students across all fields of study are encouraged to apply. The award is non-renewable and can be used for tuition, housing, books, or any other education-related expenses.
How to Apply
Complete the following five steps before the February 2027 deadline:
- Confirm eligibility — enrolled or accepted at an accredited U.S. college, university, or trade school.
- Prepare your written responses — personal intro, impact statement, academic info, and how you will use the award.
- Film your PSA video — 60 to 90 seconds, on camera, with clear audio. Use the checklist below as your guide.
- Upload to YouTube — set visibility to "Unlisted" and copy the link before you submit.
- Submit the application form — complete every field before the February 2027 deadline.
Application Checklist
Use this checklist to confirm everything is ready before you submit. Print and check off each item as you go.
About You
- Personal introduction – Your background, values, and what drives you.
- Why drunk driving matters to you – Your personal connection to this issue and why ending it is important.
- Personal impact statement – How drunk driving has shaped your perspective, whether through your own experience or someone close to you.
- Technology and roadway safety perspective – How you see ignition interlock technology playing a role in making roads safer.
Academic Information
- School or institution name – Full legal name of your college, university, or trade school.
- Grade level – Freshman, sophomore, junior, senior, graduate, or trade/vocational program.
- Current GPA – Most recent cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale or equivalent.
- Degree or program focus area – Your major, concentration, or field of study.
- How this scholarship will support you – What the award will help cover: tuition, books, housing, fees, etc.
Contact Information
Active email address – Use an inbox you check regularly. All correspondence will be sent here.
Active phone number – A direct number where you can be reached if selected as a finalist.
Video Submission Requirements
- Video must be in vertical position
- Video is 90 seconds or under – Aim for 60 to 90 seconds. Submissions exceeding 90 seconds will be disqualified.
- You appear on camera – Your face must be visible and well-framed throughout. Voice-over only submissions will not be accepted.
- Background is clean and well-lit – Natural light facing you, or a soft lamp. Avoid cluttered or dark backgrounds.
- Audio is clear and free of background noise – Quiet room, steady pace. Earbuds with a built-in mic work well if available.
- Intoxalock is mentioned by name on camera – Reference the brand naturally as part of your message, not read off a script. The Intoxalock device is showcased in the video using the provided brand resources.
- Video addresses the second-chance message – Acknowledge how Intoxalock helps offenders regain driving privileges responsibly.
- Video explains how the product saves lives – Speak to how ignition interlock technology prevents drunk driving and protects innocent lives.
- Video file saved and ready to upload – Export in MP4 at 720p or higher. Watch the full video before submitting.
Final Review
- All written responses proofread – Read each section aloud. Check for grammar, clarity, and spelling.
- Submission date confirmed within the application window – September 2026 through February 2027.
How Finalists Are Selected
Selection is based on a combination of internal review scores and public social media voting. After the submission window closes, our internal review team will evaluate all entries against the judging criteria. Finalists will then be featured in a public contest hosted on Intoxalock’s Facebook and Instagram pages, where the community can show their support through likes, shares, and comments. Intoxalock will evaluate overall social engagement alongside internal scores to determine the final winner.
Video Judging Criteria
Submissions will be reviewed and judged based on the following:
- Responsiveness to the prompt — does the video directly address drunk driving prevention?
- Thoughtfulness and originality — is the message unique and clearly the applicant's own?
- Effectiveness of messaging — would the video move someone to think or act differently?
- Second chance message — does it acknowledge how Intoxalock helps offenders regain driving privileges responsibly?
- Explains how the product saves lives — speaks to how ignition interlock technology serves as a measurable safety tool.