Community First
FlexRide grew up in this community. These awards are our way of giving back to the families who drive with us.
Future Makers
FlexRide Back to School Awards 2026
We’re investing in the students of our community. No purchase necessary. Just opportunity, creativity, and big dreams.
No purchase necessary. You never have to take a vehicle or enter a FlexLease agreement to apply.
“Every student deserves a strong start to the school year.”
Why we created this program
More Than a Ride. A Reason to Aim Higher.
We see families every day working hard to keep life moving. The FlexRide Back to School Awards exist to put real support behind the students in those families with no strings tied to any vehicle.
Creativity Rewarded
Students share their ideas in their own voice. We celebrate imagination, effort, and ambition, not grades or hardship.
A Strong Start
Award funds help families cover technology, supplies, and the little things that make a school year feel possible.
The awards
Supporting Students. Building Futures.
5 students will be recognized in 2026 with awards designed to make the school year easier and more inspiring.
1 Technology Award
$500
Technology Award
One student receives $500 to support the technology that powers their learning from a laptop or tablet to software and connectivity.
$250
Back to School Awards
Four students each receive $250 toward supplies, books, backpacks, and everything else that makes a confident first day.
Total of $1,500 in awards for 5 students
Eligibility
Open to Students. Connected to Our Community.
If your family is part of the FlexRide community in any of the ways below, your student can apply.
Current Customers
Current FlexRide customers in good standing.
Former Customers
Former FlexRide customers whose most recent relationship with FlexRide ended in good standing.
Approved Applicants
Applicants already approved for FlexLease whether or not they ultimately take delivery of a vehicle.
The award is for a child or legal dependent enrolled in kindergarten through grade 12 for the 2026–2027 school year.
Student submissions
Big Dreams, In Their Own Words.
Students choose one topic and tell us about it however they express themselves best writing, drawing, building, or presenting.
- 01Technology and the FutureHow do you think AI or technology will change school, work or everyday life in the future?
- 02My Goal This School YearWhat is one thing you want to accomplish this school year, and what are you going to do to make it happen?
- 03Balancing EverythingHow do you balance school, sports, family, friends, activities and everything else in your life?
- 04Solving a ProblemIf you could use technology, creativity or a new idea to solve one problem in your school or community, what would you solve and how?
- 05Money and the FutureWhat is one thing young people should learn about money before becoming adults?
- 06Something I Would ChangeIf you could change one thing about the way students learn today, what would you change and why?
How to enter
How It Works
Four simple steps from idea to award. No purchase, no vehicle, no obligation.
01 Choose
Your student picks one submission topic and the format that fits them best.
02 Create & Submit
They create their entry and a parent or guardian submits it through the application form.
03 Judged
Entries are reviewed by our panel within the student's age group for creativity, clarity, and heart.
04 Winners Announced
Five students are announced and awards are delivered ahead of the 2026–2027 school year.
Age-group guidance
Every Grade Has Its Own Lane.
Entries are judged against students in the same age group, so younger students never compete against older ones.
Grades K–4
A drawing, poster, or short story (up to 250 words) with a sentence or two explaining the idea. Help from a grown-up with typing is fine.
Grades 5–8
A written piece of 300–500 words, a short video up to 2 minutes, or a visual project with a written explanation.
Grades 9–12
A written piece of 500–750 words, a video up to 3 minutes, or a portfolio-style project with a written summary.
Judging
Reviewed Fairly. Judged With Care.
A FlexRide panel reviews every eligible entry within its age group. Scores are combined and the five highest-scoring students receive awards.
Creativity
Original thinking and a point of view that feels like the student's own.
Clarity
A clear idea, well organized and easy to follow for the format chosen.
Heart
Genuine effort, optimism, and a connection to family, school, or community.
Effort
Care and craft in how the entry was put together for the student's grade level.
Peace of mind
No Purchase Necessary.
This is a community program, not a sales promotion. Your student's application stands entirely on its own.
- No purchase necessary to apply or to win.
- Participation is not tied to taking a vehicle.
- You do not need to enter a FlexLease agreement.
- Applying has no effect on any FlexRide application or account.
FAQs
Questions, Answered.
Official rules
The Fine Print, Made Plain.
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No purchase necessary to enter or win. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning.
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Participation is not tied to taking a vehicle or entering a FlexLease agreement.
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Eligible households: current FlexRide customers in good standing; former FlexRide customers whose most recent relationship with FlexRide ended in good standing; and applicants already approved for FlexLease, whether or not they ultimately take delivery.
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The award is for a child or legal dependent enrolled in kindergarten through grade 12 for the 2026–2027 school year.
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Five awards will be granted, totaling $1,500: one $500 Technology Award and four $250 Back-to-School Awards.
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Entries must be submitted by a parent or legal guardian on behalf of the eligible student.
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Entries are judged within age groups by a FlexRide review panel; decisions are final.
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Void where prohibited. Additional terms and submission details are provided in the application.
Complete official rules are provided with the application form.
Together, we drive more than miles. We drive opportunity.
Applications for the FlexRide Back to School Awards 2026 are open to eligible families in our community. No purchase necessary.