Parsons Brinckerhoff / Jim Lammie Scholarship
American Public Transportation Foundation
Deadline: June
To provide college students or transit professionals who are interested in pursuing or advancing in a career in the public transportation industry. Qualifications: Applicants must be college sophomores (30 hours or more satisfactorily completed), juniors, seniors, or those seeking advanced degrees; enrolled in a fully accredited institution, have and maintain at least a 2.0 GPA in course work that is relevant to the industry or required of a degree program and demonstrate a strong interest in entering the public transportation industry; all returning applicants must be sponsored by a member organization of the American Public Transportation Association (APTA); any member may serve as a sponsor; first-time applicants are not required to obtain a sponsor. Selection criteria: Selection criteria include: demonstrated interest in the public transportation industry as a career, academic achievement, essay content and quality, need for financial assistance, and involvement in extracurricular citizenship and leadership activities; selection will be made without regard to disability, race, color, religion, sex or ethnic origin. How to apply: Applicant must submit an essay (1,000 words maximum); two letters of recommendation (one letter for Renewing Scholars); letters of recommendation should address applicants commitment, demonstrated interest, and career goals in public transportation; recommendations must not come from relatives; school transcript, documenting good academic standing: enclose documentation from applicant's school verifying applicant is in good academic standing and that applicant is maintaining the required class load; verification of enrollment for the upcoming fall semester (letter from school or course schedule can also serve as proof of enrollment); copy of the fee schedule from the college/university for the academic year; signature of APTA sponsor required for all returning applicants; first time applicants are not required to obtain a sponsor. Focus: Transportation.