Community College/Technical/Trade School Scholarship

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1 Community College/Technical/Trade School Scholarship This scholarship is intended for students pursuing an Associate or technical degree in Transportation related studies. WTS fosters the development of women in the transportation field by encouraging bright new professionals to undertake careers in the area of transportation. One way it does this is by awarding the Community, Technical or Trade College Scholarships to women pursuing Transportation related study at community and trade colleges. The Community College/Trade School Scholarship is in the amount of $ 1,000. The minimum criteria for selection are as follows: a. Open to women b. GPA of 3.0 or higher c. Currently enrolled in a degree program in a transportation-related field. Applications must be submitted through local WTS chapters. The scholarships are competitive and based on the applicant's specific goals, academic record and transportation-related activities interest. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply. National awards will be presented on May and attendance at awards dinner is strongly recommended. Local Chapters may have additional requirements (such as personal interviews or higher GPA). Please contact your local WTS chapter at the address listed below for specifics. There are three ways to submit your application: 1) Online go to and submit your information on our online form, then send the required attachments (personal statement, proof of enrollment, transcript and recommendations) to the below 2) On paper fill out this application form, and mail it to the address below with the required attachments (personal statement, proof of enrollment, transcript and recommendations). DO NOT STAPLE. 3) Via after you have filled out this paper application, scan it to a pdf-format file and it (address below) along with the required attachments (personal statement, proof of enrollment, transcript and recommendations). Tracey Nixon Parsons Brinckerhoff 2545 Farmers Drive, Suite 350 Columbus, OH scholarshipwtscolumbus@gmail.com Community College Application Draft Page 1

One way it does this is by awarding the Community, Technical or Trade College Scholarships to women pursuing Transportation related study at community and trade colleges.

2 Applications must be received no later than November 12, Community College Application Draft Page 2

3 Community /Trade School Scholarship Application I. Personal Information Name Last First Middle Current Address Street ( ) City State Zip Telephone address Permanent Address Street II. Educational Background ( ) City State Zip Telephone Current School or College Location (City, State) Expected Date of Graduation Degree to be Received Area of Concentration Grade Point Average (Minimum GPA of 3.0 required. Must send an official copy of transcript with application.) Previous Colleges/Universities/Programs Attended, with Date Degree Earned and GPA: Community College Application Draft Page 3

Educational Background ( ) City State Zip Telephone Current School or College Location (City, State) Expected Date of Graduation Degree to be

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5 Professional or School Affiliations (List any school, professional or community activities you have participated in. Include offices held and awards received. Attach additional sheets, if necessary.) III. Employment History List full-time, part-time, co-op, internships, and summer employment. Briefly describe duties and responsibilities. Attach additional sheets, if necessary. IV. Recommendation: Letter of recommendation by a professor or teacher must accompany your application. V. Personal Statement: A statement about your career goals after graduation and why you think that you should receive the scholarship award. Statement should not exceed 500 words or two pages. Please attach to application form. VI. Proof of Enrollment: Attach a copy of your tuition receipt or current registration card. Community College Application Draft Page 5

Recommendation: Letter of recommendation by a professor or teacher must accompany your application. V.

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Jennifer Duval, AICP WTS Philadelphia, Scholarship Chair

Jennifer Duval, AICP WTS Philadelphia, Scholarship Chair August 24, 2012 Dear Prospective Applicants: On behalf of WTS Philadelphia, I am pleased to present the 2012 WTS Philadelphia Scholarship Application Package. Once again, we will be awarding scholarships