AAA South Jersey is sponsoring its annual essay contest for local high school seniors. The winner will receive a $5,000 scholarship toward a two-or-four year accredited educational institution.
The contest is open to all high school seniors attending school in Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester or Salem counties. Entry forms are available at AAA South Jersey offices, including its office in Voorhees.
Students can also download the entry form at www. AAA.com/scholarship. The deadline for entries to be received by AAA South Jersey is March 31, 2016.
Every student who enters the contest will also receive a free, one-year AAA basic student membership.
For the contest, students are required to write an essay of between 500 and 1,000 words in response to the question:
“Cell phones are an integral part of teenagers’ lives. Despite statistics, enforcement and numerous advertising campaigns showing the dangers of texting and distracted driving, teens continue to text or talk on the phone while driving. What — if anything — can be done to stop teens from using a phone while driving? What could be done to stop you and your friends from texting and driving?”
This marks the 10th year that AAA South Jersey has sponsored the scholarship program.
“We are excited to once again give a deserving student the opportunity to advance their education,” said Carol Scott, CEO of AAA South Jersey. “For the past 10 years, we have been extremely proud to assist a deserving young man or woman from South Jersey in their pursuit of a college degree.”
