Students have the chance to help others become more alert by speaking out against the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse. Applicants must currently be a senior in high school. The high school must be located in one of the following states: Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, or Wyoming. Students must have plans to attend college after graduation. The college students will attend can be located in any state. A college scholarship will be awarded to the writer of the best drug and/or alcohol abuse-related essay that we receive for that state or region. Applicants may submit their essay, official school transcripts, photo (high quality file or scan), school name, and contact information (phone number, address, and e-mail) through email or mail. There is no deadline. The scholarship is ongoing and one is awarded with the publication of each edition of Alert magazine, approximately once or twice per year for each state or region. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.