MOUNT VERNON — Knox Public Health has announced an update to its Drive to Succeed Scholarship Program, funded by a $142,000 grant from the Ohio Traffic Safety Office.
The program now includes residents of Knox County and surrounding counties, offering driver’s education scholarships for income-eligible teens.
Applications are open through June 2026 or until funds are exhausted.
Eligibility Requirements
- Ages 15-17 (some 18-year-olds considered case-by-case).
- Reside in Knox County or surrounding counties.
- No driver’s license or prior driver’s education.
- Meet financial eligibility (reduced/free lunch, WIC/SNAP, or Medicaid).
- Submit one non-family recommendation letter.
Approved Driving Schools
- Coshocton Driver Training School
- Confident Driving Academy
- Driving Schools of Ohio:
o Highland High School
o Licking Valley Driving School
o Mt. Gilead High School
o Mount Vernon Education Center
o Westerville Education Center
To obtain an application visit knoxhealth.com.
For questions or more information, contact Anthony Bowersock, Accreditation Coordinator, at abowersock@knoxhealth.com or 740-392-2200 ext. 2219.