Northern Nevada High School Students & Local High School Receive Scholarship Awards from Jiffy Lube

RENO, Nev. - May 21, 2020 - PRLog -- The "What Drives You?" scholarship program, funded by Reno, Sparks, Carson City, Fallon and Minden area Jiffy Lube franchise group Griffin Fast Lube, LLC, has awarded $5,000 in scholarships to two local high school students for the 2019-2020 school year.

Luis Banuelos of Sparks High School is the overall scholarship recipient and will receive a $3,500 scholarship award on behalf of Jiffy Lube. James Graver of Galena High School will be awarded $1,500 as runner-up.

The "What Drives You?" scholarship program is open to all high school students in the Northern Nevada area.

Jiffy Lube's local owners understand how important it is for communities to come together during this time. Jiffy Lube is now accepting essays for the 2020-2021 school year, and has added an additional $1,500 scholarship award as an added incentive and support for students.

Students are asked to submit a 500-word essay detailing what drives them now, as an opportunity to express their inner drive and ambitions.  Finalists are selected based on their essay submission. Finalists are then required to submit a short 1-2 minute video that expands on the essay they submitted and then the overall winner is selected.

The scholarships are open to all students currently enrolled in high school regardless of test scores or grades.

Scholarship money will go directly towards secondary education, in the form of college or other qualified technical or professional program chosen by each winning student.

Damonte Ranch High School will receive $500 for submitting the most essays for the 2019-2020 school year as part of the Jiffy Lube "What Drives You?" Scholarship Program.

If you are the parent of a high school student in the Northern Nevada area and would like more information about this scholarship program for the 2020-2021 school year, talk with your child's teacher, high school counselor or visit www.yourturn2apply.com. Applications are now open for the 2020-2021 school year.