Sixth Annual NET RMA Linda Thomas Memorial Safe Driving Scholarship
Meet the Winners (2026)
We are delighted to have awarded 10 young drivers $2,000 each for college expenses, totaling $20,000. They were selected based on their essays and academic and extracurricular achievements. Congratulations, Class of 2026!
Emerson West Ore City High School Future Plans: Austin College, Neuroscience, Psychology, Studio Arts
Sophia Mullins Mineola High School Future Plans: Stephen F Austin State University, Elementary Education
Lucy Ransom Atlanta High School Future Plans: Texas Christian University, Communication Sciences and Disorders
Samuel Sheffield Winnsboro High School Future Plans: Oklahoma State University, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Makenna Hamilton Queen City High School Future Plans: Texas A&M, Finance & Accounting
Sylvie Geer Bishop T.K. Gorman Future Plans: University of Texas at Austin, Civil Engineering
Piper Drinkwater Bullard High School Future Plans: Brigham Young University, Chemistry
Hallie Erwin Edgewood High School Future Plans: University of Texas at Tyler, Nursing
Logan Sacrey Winnsboro High School Future Plans: University of Texas at Tyler, Nursing
Harleigh Jordan Wells High School Future Plans: Texas A&M, Animal Science
Check Presentations:
We hosted several check presentations to celebrate Linda Thomas Memorial Safe Driving Scholarship winners. We’re proud to help cultivate a new generation of safe drivers and connect with our local communities by supporting our talented high school students as they take the next step in their educational journey.
For the sixth year, NET RMA is proud to present the Linda Thomas Memorial Safe Driving Scholarship to promote safe driving practices to Northeast Texas high school students and the community. Ten eligible students will each receive a $2,000 scholarship for college expenses, for a total of $20,000 in awards. The winners are selected based on the strength of their essays, academic achievements, and extracurricular involvement. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, March 16, 2026.View Past Scholarship Winners
Eligibility:
To apply, eligible students include:
Graduating high school seniors who have been accepted into a 2- or 4-year/university or accredited trade school and will be enrolled full-time by Fall 2026.
Eligible students who reside or attend a school within NET RMA’s 14 counties: Bowie, Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Gregg, Harrison, Kaufman, Panola, Rusk, Smith, Titus, Upshur, Wood and Van Zandt.
Scholarship application closed at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, March 16, 2026.
Eligible Expenses:
Scholarship funds may be used for tuition, fees, books, room and board or for other items required by your college/university/trade school. If you are selected to receive a scholarship, you will be provided with instructions and a disbursement form to claim your scholarship.
Timeline:
Scholarship application opens on Monday, Feb. 16 at 8 a.m. CT.
Scholarship application closes on Monday, March 16 at 11:59 p.m. CT.
Applications will be reviewed by NET RMA Scholarship Committee in early April 2026.
Winners will be announced by mid-April 2026.
Awards ceremony details will be determined by late April 2026.
