Dec 13, 2012 1 min read

Edgar Snyder & Associates is sponsoring its seventh annual “Words to be Heard” scholarship contest for graduating high school seniors in Western Pennsylvania.

The law firm, which helps people who are injured in accidents, is asking students to create programs that will discourage their peers from underage drinking, drunken driving or texting while driving. Students can submit entries of any medium, including videos, PowerPoint presentations, brochures, websites and essays.

A panel of judges will review the entries and will award one grand-prize scholarship of $5,000, three second-place scholarships of $2,500 and three third-place scholarships of $1,000.

Since the scholarship contest began in 2007, Edgar Snyder & Associates has awarded 56 scholarships totaling $70,500.

Students entering the contest must be high school seniors who plan to attend a four-year college, university or trade school in the summer or fall of 2013. All entries must be postmarked on or before March 29.

For official rules or to request more information, visit www.edgarsnyder.com/scholarship or www.facebook.com/EdgarSnyderAssociates, or call Edgar Snyder & Associates at 800-394-3660 ext. 4412.