Project Yellow Light/Hunter Garner Scholarship
Offered by Project Yellow Light · Free to apply
This scholarship competition challenges students to create an original public service announcement warning peers about the dangers of distracted driving, particularly phone use. High school juniors and seniors and undergraduate college or trade school students may enter work in video, billboard design, radio, or social media categories. Winners receive scholarships between $2,000 and $8,000, and winning designs may be distributed nationally as public service campaigns.
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How hard is the Project Yellow Light/Hunter Garner Scholarship to win?
A large applicant pool chases this award. Apply if the student is a genuinely strong fit, but build the plan around better-odds awards first. No published applicant or winner counts exist for this award, so Solyo shows no odds figure.
- Odds
- no published selection data
- Paperwork
- ~1 hr to file
What drives the odds here
Odds on a scholarship are mostly a question of how many students can enter. Each rule below changes the size of that field.
- More rivalsOpen nationwide, so the field is large
How Solyo estimates this: We model the applicant field from how narrow the eligibility rules are, then divide the awards available by that field. Requirements such as essays and recommendation letters improve a serious applicant’s odds, because most browsers never complete them. These are estimates derived from each award's published structure, not reported acceptance rates, which almost no scholarship provider discloses. Treat them as a way to rank where the hours go, not as a guarantee.
Who can apply for the Project Yellow Light/Hunter Garner Scholarship?
These are the eligibility rules Solyo verified against the official award page, translated into plain English. Your student must meet each one.
- Open to high school juniors, high school seniors, and current college students
- Must be between the ages of 14 and 25 at the time of entry.
- Must be a legal resident of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia.
- High school entrants must graduate by July 2027 or 2028 and plan to attend an accredited U.S. college or vocational school; college entrants must currently attend an accredited U.S. postsecondary institution.
- Deadlines vary by category: Social Media is due February 1, 2027; Billboard Design is due March 1, 2027; Video and Radio are due April 1, 2027.
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Does your student actually qualify?
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What the application takes
No essay, recommendation letters, or transcript are required. This is one of the lighter applications in the directory.
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is April 1, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around April 1 each year. Applications typically open in October.
- Applications open
- October 2026
- Applications close
- April 1, 2027
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
Common questions about the Project Yellow Light/Hunter Garner Scholarship
How much is the Project Yellow Light/Hunter Garner Scholarship worth?
The Project Yellow Light/Hunter Garner Scholarship awards $2,000 to $8,000.
When is the Project Yellow Light/Hunter Garner Scholarship deadline?
The current deadline is April 1, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around April 1 each year. Applications typically open in October.
When do Project Yellow Light/Hunter Garner Scholarship applications open?
Applications typically open in October, and close April 1, 2027.
Who is eligible for the Project Yellow Light/Hunter Garner Scholarship?
Key requirements: Open to high school juniors, high school seniors, and current college students.
Does the Project Yellow Light/Hunter Garner Scholarship require an essay?
No essay is required. The application is light on requirements. Expect to spend about 1 hour on it.
How hard is it to win the Project Yellow Light/Hunter Garner Scholarship?
A large applicant pool chases this award. Apply if the student is a genuinely strong fit, but build the plan around better-odds awards first. No published applicant or winner counts exist for this award, so Solyo shows no odds figure. Plan on about 1 hr of work.
Is the Project Yellow Light/Hunter Garner Scholarship free to apply?
Yes. The Project Yellow Light/Hunter Garner Scholarship is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.
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