JT Safe Roads Scholarship —
Defensive Driving Scholarship For Local Teens
In Memory of Jeffrey Pellegrini-Lange
Gerber Injury Law is proud to launch the JT Safe Roads Scholarship, awarding twelve (12) defensive driving scholarships valued at $2,000 each to teens ages 15½ to 18 over the next 12 months.
This scholarship exists for one purpose: help young drivers build safer habits early — and help families protect what matters most.
This program is created in honor of Jeffrey “JT” Pellegrini-Lange, who tragically lost his life at 19 years old in a car accident. JT’s story is a reminder that road safety isn’t abstract — it’s personal. Through this scholarship, we hope to turn heartbreak into prevention and awareness into action.
What The Scholarship Covers
Each award provides up to $2,000 toward an approved defensive driving program (or an equivalent safe-driving education experience, depending on availability in your area).
Recipients: 12 total scholarships
Age range: 15½–18
Timeline: Awarded over the next 12 months
Note: Scholarship funds are paid directly to the approved provider whenever possible.
Our Partner: DrivingMBA
Arizona’s Most Trusted Driving School
We’re partnering with DrivingMBA, a Phoenix-metro driver training program known for hands-on, research-informed training that emphasizes competency, readiness, and safety — not just “getting the license.” DrivingMBA was founded in Scottsdale in 2003 and is known for incorporating driving simulators and on-road instruction to help students practice critical situations in a safer learning environment.
What We Are Looking For?
We’re not looking for “perfect.” We’re looking for teens who will take this seriously.
Examples of great candidates:
A teen preparing to get their license and wanting to start responsibly
A family who could use support covering the cost of formal training
A teen who has shown maturity, leadership, or growth and wants to learn safe driving habits
A student impacted by a crash in their family or community and wants to be part of safer roads
Important Details:
Applicants must be 15½–18 at time of submission
Must have parent/guardian consent if under 18
Scholarships are limited and awarded throughout the year
Submission does not guarantee selection
Who Can Apply Or Nominate:
You can submit the form if you are:
A parent/guardian applying for your teen
A student applying (with parent/guardian permission)
A teacher, coach, counselor, mentor, or family friend nominating a teen
Who Can Apply Or Nominate:
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