2015-2016 WTS-DC Undergraduate Scholarship Application

Due September 28, 2015

Applicant Name: ______

Each year, the WTS-DC Chapter awards up to two scholarships in amounts ranging from $500 to $2,000 to deserving young women who are pursuing a graduate degree in a transportation-related field within the DC area. Recipients are nominated for consideration for WTS International Scholarships in the amount of $5,000. The minimum criteria for selection are:

To be considered, you must complete and submit the following as a hard copybefore 5:00PM on Monday, September 28th, 2015:

  1. This typed and signed application form (save as a Word document for future submission to WTS International)
  2. A current resume
  3. A current official transcript (also include official or unofficial transcripts from schools previously attendedin pursuit of your current degree sought)
  4. A letter of recommendation from a professor or job supervisor
  5. Your personal statement, not to exceed 500 words
  6. Proof of enrollment (such as a copy of your current tuition receipt or registration card)

Please send a hard copy of your application and all supporting documents in one envelope. Emailed portions of the application will not be accepted.The full application must be received(not post-marked) by the stated deadline. We request that you not apply to more than one WTS chapter. Recipients are invited to receive their scholarshipand gain recognition at the WTS-DC Holiday Party in Washington DC onthe evening of Wednesday, December 9, 2015. This application and the accompanying information letter can also be found at:

More information on WTS International Scholarships can be found at:

Any questions should be directed to the WTS-DC Scholarship Co-Chairs:
Maheen Aziz, or 202-366-8114
Amanda Wall Vandegrift, or 202-661-9285

2015-2016 WTS-DC Undergraduate Scholarship Application

I.Personal Information

Name______

Last First Middle

E-mail address______

Primary Phone (___) ______

Current Address (Street, City, State, Zip): ______

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Permanent Address (Street, City, State, Zip): ______

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II. Educational Background

Current College/University ______City, State______

Expected Date of Graduation______Degree______

Area of Concentration______

Grade Point Average______

(Minimum GPA of 3.0 required. Attach official copy of transcript to application.)

Previous Colleges/Universities Attended, Date Degree Earned and GPA:

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Professional or School Affiliations (List any school, professional or community activities you have participated in. Include positions held and awards received. Attach additional sheets, if necessary, as typed word documents.)

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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.)

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IV. Additional Attachments:

  1. Resume: Acurrent resume, including information on any full-time, part-time, co-op, and summer employment.
  2. Transcript:A current official transcript (also include official or unofficial transcripts from schools previously attended in pursuit of your current degree sought)
  3. Recommendation: A letter of recommendation by a professor or job supervisor.This should be provided on letterhead and signed.
  4. Personal Statement:A statement about your career goals after graduation and why you think that you should receive the scholarship. 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. Please attach to application form as a typed Word document. WTS-DC Scholarship Recipients will be asked to tailor their personal statements to WTS International Scholarship requirements before final submission of WTS-DC Chapter nominations on December 1, 2015.
  5. Proof of Enrollment: Attach a copy of your tuition receipt or current registration card.

Applicant Signature______Date______

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Washington D.C. Chapter