In Memory of Valentina
Respect the Road Scholarship
Funding driver’s education for the next generation of safe drivers.
About the Scholarship
Driving Is
A Privilege.
Driver’s Ed
Shouldn’t Be.
Val’s Respect the Road Scholarship was created by SRK founder Lili Trujillo Puckett in memory of her daughter Valentina. As schools across the country cut driver’s education, many teens — especially foster youth — never get formal training before they hit the road.
The scholarship funds online driver’s education and behind-the-wheel lessons for teens who attend an SRK school or community event, complete the program requirements, and submit a reflective essay about reckless driving.
Finished all six behind-the-wheel driving lessons funded by the scholarship.
— Jaiden Mrla, Scholarship Recipient
Proudly sponsored by AAA — Automobile Club of Southern California
The Road Ahead
Every Teen Deserves
The Keys To Their Future
How to Apply
Four Steps
Attend & Complete
Take part in an SRK school or community traffic-safety event and complete the program requirements.
Start Your Application
Open the online application and fill in your information. You can save and return later using your name and date of birth.
Write Your Essay
Once registered, an essay prompt appears — share your reflection on reckless driving and its impact.
Get Notified
Applications are reviewed and recipients are notified in October, during National Teen Driver Safety Week.
Mark Your Calendar
Respect the Road Virtual Teen Traffic Safety Summit
August 28, 2026 · 4:00 – 6:30 PM
Foster youth may have applications submitted by a supervisor or advocate.
Get Involved
Join The Movement Today
Help Street Racing Kills end reckless driving deaths through education, intervention, and advocacy. Every contribution and every voice makes our streets safer.