About the Foundation
Safe America is a not-for-profit 501.c.3 foundation focused on providing safety education across a broad spectrum of community needs. It is funded in part through the support of individuals and organizations from the communities it serves. The Foundation is deeply grateful for gifts received in support of the SafeTeen Scholarship Fund, Georgia's only scholarship program for families seeking safe driver education for their loved one. The goal is to put safe teen drivers on Georgia's roadways.

About our Driving Courses
Safe America operates several driving education schools across the metro Atlanta area and the state. Each school and all instructors are licensed by the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) and classes satisfy Georgia's 'Joshua's Law' requirements to obtain a drivers license.

Driving Courses and 2007 Costs
Scholarships and grants may be used to offset the cost of either class indicated below:
$499 - The 36-course with 30 hours of class and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction.
$599 - The 40-hour course with 30 hours of class and 10 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction.

The Foundation offers a need-based scholarship, available to teens 15- to 17-years old, which requires a certain maximum annual household income to qualify. Application instructions are provided below.

The Safe Family scholarship is funded by members of our community who actively support teen safe driving instruction. The award has a $350 value. To qualify total family/household income cannot exceed $45,000. The recipient family is expected to contribute either $100 or $200 depending on the course selected. To see the locations of Safe America driving school locations - CLICK HERE .
As of September 20 - 129 awards are available.

To Apply for a Need-Based Scholarship
All applicants must be 15- to 17-years old and attending a Georgia high school. Please provide the following information by mail:
(1) A signed copy of the first two pages of the most recent 1040 Federal Income Tax Return, with teen listed as a dependent; OR a copy of the most recent Social Security Benefit Year End Statement (Federal Form 1099), indicating total household/family income.
(2) A typed or clearly printed letter indicating: the name of parent/guardian making the request, their home mailing address, day telephone number, employer or occupation, the teen's full name, home address, county of residence, birth date, high school name and current grade level.
(3) To confirm high school attendance, provide a legible copy of the teen's most recent school grade report or a transcript copy for the current year. It must clearly show the teen's name, school name and be dated for the current school year.
(4) Optional comments - the parent or guardian may include up to 250 words about the character of the teen, including community service or special circumstances.

Mail requested information to:
Safe America Foundation Scholarship
2480 Sandy Plains Road
Marietta, Ga. 30066-5776

Review and Timeline
Receipts of need-based applications are acknowledged by mail to the home address provided. Applications are reviewed on the 15th of each month or the following Tuesday when the 15th falls on a weekend. Notification of committee decisions are mailed only. Scholarships are non-transferable and expire six months from date of issue. As a general rule, applicants are encouraged to black out social security numbers of adults and children on submitted tax forms. Send only copies. No materials are returned.