Knox Public Health Expands Drive to Succeed Scholarship Program

Knox Public Health announces 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:
  • Highland High School
  • Licking Valley Driving School
  • Mt. Gilead High School
  • Mount Vernon Education Center
  • 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.