Louis T. Klauder Scholarship
American Public Transportation Foundation
Deadline: June 6.
To provide scholarships to deserving students interested in the transit field. Qualifications: Applicant must be college students or transit professionals who are interested in pursuing or advancing in a career in the public transportation industry; must demonstrate high academic achievement and need for financial assistance; must be enrolled in a fully accredited institution, and have and maintain at least a 2.0 GPA in course work that is relevant to the industry or required of a degree program; 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 will be based on demonstrated interest in the public transportation industry as a career, academic achievement, essay content and quality, financial need, and involvement in extracurricular citizenship and leadership activities. Selection will be made by the APTF Board of Directors without regard to disability, race, color, religion, sex, or ethnic origin. The intent of this program is to provide equal opportunity and consideration to all qualified individuals. 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: Engineering, Electrical; Engineering, Mechanical; Transportation.