Edgar Snyder & Associates Kicks Off 11th Annual Scholarship Contest

Graduating high school seniors in western Pennsylvania are invited to enter the 11th Annual "Words to be Heard" Scholarship Contest sponsored by Edgar Snyder & Associates.

The law firm, which helps people who have been injured in accidents, is asking students to create programs that will discourage their peers from underage drinking, drunk driving, or texting while driving.

Students can submit entries using their preference of creative options, including videos, PowerPoint presentations, brochures, websites, essays, or another original approach.

An independent panel of judges will select one $10,000 grand-prize winner, one $5,000 second-place winner, and one $2,500 third-place winner.

"At our law firm, we help the victims of accidents caused by drunk and distracted driving," said Attorney Edgar Snyder. "We created the 'Words to be Heard' contest to encourage teens to think about how they can influence their peers to prevent tragedies."

He added: "It's a way to raise community support and awareness, while giving students an opportunity to earn a college scholarship."

Since the scholarship contest began in 2007, Edgar Snyder & Associates has awarded 73 scholarships totaling nearly $150,000.

The contest is open to all western and central Pennsylvania high school seniors who plan to attend a four-year college, university, or trade school in the fall of 2017. Please note: All entries must be postmarked on or before March 24, 2017 to be eligible.

To view the official rules or to request more information, visit the "Words to Be Heard" scholarship contest page on the Edgar Snyder & Associates website.

Edgar Snyder & Associates is a law firm representing injury victims and people with disabilities with offices in Altoona, Ebensburg, Erie, Johnstown, and Pittsburgh.