The Project Yellow Light Billboard Scholarship invites young creatives to design impactful billboard ads to raise awareness about safe driving and prevent distracted driving, particularly phone use while driving.
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Contest Mission
- Target Audience: Young drivers who are new to the road
- Core Message: Stop distracted driving (focus on phone use while driving)
- Creative Approach: Instead of using scare tactics, focus on why drivers believe they can safely use their phones while driving and how to shift that mindset.
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Eligibility Requirements
- Open to high school juniors or seniors (ages 14-20)
- Open to full-time undergraduate college students (ages 15-25)
- Parental/legal guardian consent required for applicants under 18
Contest Category
Participants in the billboard category are expected to do the following:
Billboard
The Project Yellow Light Billboard Scholarship want to see your personal expression come through on your billboard design. Create a design to warn your peers of the dangers of texting and driving.
In addition to the scholarship, the winning designs may be placed on billboards across the country, courtesy of Clear Channel Outdoor.
WINNER: $2,000
DEADLINE: 1st April, 2025.
Inspiration and Best Practices
Please review the Clear Channel Outdoor best practices guide for tips on making effective outdoor advertising.
Make sure your billboard design is:
- Limited to 7 words or less.
- Simple. Don’t include background that is distracting or confusing.
- Clear and understandable. Viewers only have a few seconds to understand your billboard message, so make it clear and easy-to-read.
- Not confused with any traffic or road signs. Your design should not include road signage or any font/color schemes that imitate official road signals or traffic directions. This could be confusing to drivers.
- Original. Do not use any design elements that are not of your creation (stock photos, emojis, Apple or other branding, etc.). Avoid (or blur) all branding in your submission. You can use existing design elements that are not of your creation as inspiration, but do not copy or use them directly.
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Entry Requirements
- No logos or branding in submissions
- Entries must adhere to the Official Rules and FAQs
- Applicants may enter multiple categories if each entry meets all guidelines
Creative Tips for a Strong Entry
Brainstorming
- Start by listing multiple ideas and refining the strongest ones
- Ensure originality by researching existing PSAs
Storytelling & Creativity
- Tell a compelling story that resonates with young drivers
- Avoid scare tactics; instead, focus on why people engage in distracted driving
- Use humor, personal experiences, pop culture, or engaging elements to make your message relatable
- Ensure content is appropriate, non-partisan, and unaffiliated with specific religions
Capturing Attention
- Your PSA should immediately grab attention!
- Add entertainment value to encourage sharing and engagement
Why Enter?
- This is your chance to make a real difference in preventing distracted driving
- Your unique perspective can impact your peers more effectively than adults
- This contest offers an opportunity to influence positive social change
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Application & Submission
- Visit the Project Yellow Light website for submission guidelines and deadlines
- Review the FAQ and Official Rules before applying
- Submit a high-quality, engaging PSA that follows all entry requirements
Your voice matters! Use this opportunity to create a PSA that influences young drivers to prioritize safety. Together, we can prevent accidents and save lives.
