To provide educational assistance to individuals in public transportation industry-related fields of study.
Applicants must be college sophomores (30 hours or more satisfactorily completed), juniors, seniors, or those seeking advanced degrees may apply for scholarships. 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 applicants must be sponsored by a member organization of the American Public Transportation Association (APTA). Any member may serve as a sponsor.
Selection shall be based on 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.
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