APTF Transit Hall of Fame Scholarship Award 2012-2013

American Public Transportation Foundation
1666 K Street NW
Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20006

Phone: 202-496-4800
Fax: 202-496-4321
Email: info@apta.com
http://www.apta.com

Purpose of award: To encourage students to enter the transit field.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate institution, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, be employed by or demonstrate' an interest in entering the public transportation industry and be nominated by a member organization of American Public Transportation Association (APT A) with which recipients must participate in an internship. Selection is based on this, as well as academic achievement, essay, financial need and extracurricular and leadership activities. There is also a $500 award for the best application essay.
Target applicant: Graduate school students
College students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: 3
Amount: At least $2,500.
Number of awards: 7. Scholarship may be renewable.
Deadline: June 16.
How to apply: Applications are available from your local APTA member organization or by email.