TxDOT offers scholarships

High school students can apply for several existing and one new "Don't Mess with Texas" scholarships, offered by the Texas Department of Transportation.

For the new scholarship, students must write an essay about how to get a litterbag in every car. The essay should focus on a creative and sustainable solution that would encourage Texans to use litterbags and get them in their hands.

The winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship.

TxDOT also will offer a $3,000 grand prize and a $1,000 secondprize scholarship. Students must write an essay identifying a specific litter problem at their school or community and the action taken to address it.

To download an application or for complete rules, visit www.DontMessWithTexas.org.