Talk with your school counselor and obtain an application.
Drive to Succeed
Drive to Succeed is a state funded program to help teens complete driver training.
For eligible students aged 15-17
Students must be in good academic standing (2.0 GPA or higher).
Students must have a good attendance record (no more than 3 unexcused absences in a recent semester).
Students must meet income eligibility requirements.
What is included:
Students will be able to choose a local driving school, which will provide both the 24 hour required in class time and the necessary in car driving instruction.
Contact information:
For submitting completed applications or inquiries, you can send them to:
Columbiana County Educational Service Center
38720 Saltwell Rd.
Lisbon, Ohio 44432.
You can also reach out by phone at 330-424-9591 or email Marian Dangerfield at mdangerfield@ccesc.k12.oh.us.
How to Apply:
The program will provide a scholarship for a student to enroll and complete a high-quality driver education and training program. With a mission to promote safe and responsible driving practices, the driving school will offer comprehensive courses designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge they need to become confident and capable drivers.
Step 1:
Step 2:
Complete the application*.
Step 3:
You will be notified of your acceptance into the program and will then submit a $25 good faith deposit and a copy of your learner's permit.
Step 4:
Complete your driver’s training course.
*Applications will be processed on a first come, first served basis.
Drive to Succeed Scholarship Program Student Wall of Fame
Congratulations to these students who have completed their full driver’s education course with the Drive to Succeed Scholarship Program.
They are ready to hit the road!
Joy Smith
Lisbon & CCCTC
Fun fact about Joy - She is a varsity cheerleader at Lisbon and will be studying precision machinery at the Career Center this year.
Shane Howell
Southern Local High School
Fun fact about Shane - Shane is a junior who loves to golf!
Johnna Wood
East Liverpool High School
Fun fact about Johnna - Band & Swimming are her jam!
Liam Dolence
United Local High School
Fun fact about Liam - He’s going fishing at faraway places with his new driver’s license!
Khloe Wedberg
Lisbon & CCCTC
Fun fact about Khloe - She’s going to drive herself to work now!
Julianna Burkett
East Liverpool High School
Fun Fact about Julianna - She’s still going to practice driving before she takes her test to get her license.
Dominic Lewis
Leetonia High School
Fun Fact about Dominic - He got his license!
Starr Neel
Leetonia High School
Fun Fact about Starr - She is super excited about getting her license!
Jacob Conley
Southern Local High School
Fun fact about Jacob - He’s driving his pickup truck
Kelsey Stover
East Liverpool High School
Fun fact about Kelsey - She plans to go shopping with her friends!
Sofia Perez
East Liverpool High School
Fun fact about Sofia - She can't wait to take her test and get her license!
Logan Neff
Crestview Local High School
Fun fact about Logan - He's going to be driving a pickup truck
Presley Jones
East Liverpool High School
Fun fact about Presley - She is going to follow the laws and stay safe when she drives
James Conrad
East Liverpool High School
Fun fact about James - He's already got a job and he loves fixing up cars
Sierra Reed
Salem High School
Fun fact about Sierra - She's looking forward to going out with friends once she gets her license
Rachel Lynch
Southern Local High School
Fun fact about Rachel - She is happy that she is now able to drive herself to softball practices.
Mason Everly
United Local High School
Fun fact about Mason - he's going to drive to his job, now that he has his license.
Faith Dillon
Leetonia High School
Fun fact about Faith - she is very happy to get her license and appreciative of the Drive to Succeed program.
