WTS Orange County Community College Scholarships

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1 WTS Orange County Community College Scholarships The Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS) is a national organization of transportation professionals with more than 5,000 members who are committed to excellence in the transportation industry. The organization provides a neutral forum for the exchange of information, ideas and experiences; encourages the professional development of its members, and promotes industry recognition of women in the field of transportation. Part of the WTS goal of fostering the development of women in the transportation field can be realized by encouraging bright new professionals to undertake careers in the area of transportation. In 2017, WTS Orange County awarded eleven scholarships: four to undergraduate students for $4,950, four to graduate students for $4,450, one to a community college student for $3,500, and two to high school students for $4,450. The number of scholarships and the amounts for the academic year will be determined following a review of the applications received. The minimum criteria for selection are as follows: ² Open to women only ² GPA of 3.0 or higher ² Currently enrolled in a degree program in a transportation-related field, such as transportation engineering, planning, finance, or logistics ² Plans to pursue a career in a transportation-related field ² Letter of recommendation ² Personal statement The scholarships are competitive and based on the applicant's specific transportation involvement and goals, job skills, and academic record. Applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria: ² Coursework, curriculum, academic performance, and recommendation ² Intent to pursue a career in transportation in Orange County ² Commitment to transportation as demonstrated by extracurricular activities and/or work experience ² Personal statement (writing and communication skills) The WTS Orange County Community College Scholarship will be presented at an Awards Gala on December 6, The top winner may go on to compete for the National WTS Junior College Scholarship ($1,000). National awards will be presented in 2019 and attendance at the awards dinner is strongly recommended. Scholarship applications are available for download at: or 1

2 *******Important Information:: You must obtain an official copy of your transcript from your school s Registrar and print and scan the official copy of the official transcript and include it with your application packet. All letters of recommendation must be on official letterhead and sent as part of your application package (please do not have your recommender send the letter directly to WTS-OC Scholarship). We now have an online application which you can find at: or you can complete the application, scan the entire application packet (including attachments) and send as a single PDF document to: wtsocscholarship@gmail.com Applications must be submitted online or scanned as a single PDF and ed to the Scholarship Committee no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 14, Note: If you do not submit an official copy of your transcript and letters of recommendation on official letterhead, along with all other application materials in one pdf by the date above your application will not be considered********** 2

3 The top winner of the WTS Orange County Scholarship will go on to compete nationally for the following Junior College Scholarship: WTS Junior College Scholarship 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 community, technical, or trade college scholarships to women pursuing transportation-related study at community and trade colleges. This scholarship is intended for students pursuing an associate or technical degree in transportation-related studies. The WTS Junior College Scholarship is in the amount of $1,000. 3

4 WTS Orange County Community College Scholarship Application I. Personal Information Name Last First Middle address Primary Phone ( ) Current Address (Street, City, State, Zip): Permanent Address (Street, City, State, Zip): II. Educational Background Current College/University City, State Expected Date of Graduation Degree to be Received Area of Concentration Grade Point Average (Minimum GPA of 3.0 required. Obtain an official copy of your transcript from your school s Registrar and either have it ed directly to wtsocscholarship@gmail.com or have it ed to yourself and print and scan the copy of the official transcript and include it with your application packet.) Previous Colleges/Universities Attended, Date Degree Earned and GPA: 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, as typed word documents.) 1

5 WTS Orange County Community College Scholarship Application III. Employment History Work Experience (List full-time, part-time, co-op and summer employment. Briefly describe duties and responsibilities. Attach additional sheets, if necessary, as typed word documents.) IV. Recommendation: Signed letter of recommendation by a professor or job supervisor must accompany your application. Please make sure the letter is on the company or school s official letterhead. V. Personal Statement: A statement about your career goals after graduation and why you think that you should receive the scholarship award. Applicants must address the issue of leadership, its importance in a transportation career, and the applicant s leadership achievements. Statement should not exceed 500 words or two pages. Please attach to application form as a typed word document. VI. Proof of Enrollment: Attach a copy of your tuition receipt or current registration card. Applicant Signature Date 2