Jack R. Gilstrap Scholarship
American Public Transportation Foundation
Deadline: June 6.
To provide for students interested in the transit field. Qualifications: Applicants must be college sophomores (30 hours or more satisfactorily completed), juniors, seniors, or those seeking advanced degrees; must 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. Selection criteria: Selection criteria includes 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; it is the intent of this program to provide equal opportunity and consideration to all qualified individuals. How to apply: Applicant must submit online application form along with: an essay (1,000 words maximum); two letters of recommendation (one Letter for Renewing Scholars); letters of recommendation should address applicant's commitment, demonstrated interest, and career goals in public transportation; recommendations must not come from relatives; statement of financial need Worksheet: estimating the financial need of the applicant, including any deficits in a financial aid package, family income, and personal need (personal need may also include special circumstances, such as personal hardship or financial difficulty that contributes to the applicant’s financial need); 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. Focus: Transportation.