WTS White Scholarship

Senator Scott White Memorial Scholarship

The Senator Scott White Memorial Scholarship was established in spring 2012 by the Puget Sound Chapter of WTS to encourage women to pursue career paths related to public policy or public administration in transportation or a related field.

Senator White was a dedicated leader with an incredible devotion to public service. His focus on representing constituents on issues that matter, such as transportation and education, was evident in his involvement and leadership on key regional decisions and policies that moved transportation forward in the Puget Sound region. He was a rising leader with promise to continue in public service and help engage fellow elected officials and the public in important regional transportation projects. Senator White’s accomplishments and accolades in the public policy field are many and serve as inspiration for future generations to pursue similar career paths.

The Senator Scott White Memorial Scholarship supports the WTS goal of fostering the development of women in the public policy sector of the transportation field. The Scholarship is in the amount of $5,000 and will be awarded in early 2014. The minimum criteria for selection are as follows:

a. Open to women

b. GPA of 3.0 or higher

c. Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in field fostering development of public policy and/or public administration in a transportation-related field

d. Plans to pursue a career related to policy or public administration in a transportation-related field

e. Is a Washington State resident, is attending a college in Washington State, or has an internship in Washington State.

Applications must be submitted as typed Word documents. The scholarships are competitive and based on the applicant's specific public policy/transportation goals, academic record and transportation-related activities or job skills. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

We will accept either mailed or electronic submittals. Electronic submittals are encouraged. If applicants choose to submit electronically, please scan in and submit all application materials including official transcripts (in PDF format) via email to the email addresses listed below.

Questions? Please contact Alex Atchison at or Jessica Murphy at or Jody Robinson at with the Puget Sound WTS Chapter.

To mail applications, please send to:

Alex Atchison

719 2nd Avenue, Suite 200

Seattle, WA 98104

Completed applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. November 18, 2016 (no postmarks). WTS is not responsible for the completeness of the application if materials are submitted separately.
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Senator Scott White Memorial Scholarship Application

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I. Personal Information

Name______

Last First Middle

Current Address______

Street

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City State Zip Telephone

E-mail address______

Permanent Address______

Street

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City State Zip Telephone

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. 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 offices held and awards received. Attach additional sheets, if necessary.)

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.)

IV. Recommendation: Letter of recommendation by a professor or job supervisor must accompany your application.

V. Personal Statement: A statement about your career goals after graduation, how your goals are related to public policy or public administration, and why you think that you should receive the scholarship award. Statement should not exceed 500 words or two pages. Please attach to application form.

VI. Proof of Enrollment: Attach a copy of your tuition receipt or current registration card. Please black out your social security number on all application materials.

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