Molitoris Leadership Scholarship for Undergraduates

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. The Molitoris Leadership Scholarship is awarded to women pursuing undergraduate studies in transportation or a related field that demonstrate leadership skills, ability, and interest.

The purpose of the Molitoris Leadership Scholarship is to motivate and reward women who demonstrate leadership in the transportation industry. The leadership, skills and perspective of women are essential to assure that the transportation systems of the future respond to the needs of all. Leadership does not just happen. Leaders personally invest and risk much. They must take on struggles that many would avoid and persevere to reach successful outcomes. These qualities should receive special attention in the selection of the award winner.

The Molitoris Leadership Scholarship, Michigan Award, is in the amount of $1,000. 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 degree program in a transportation-related field, such as transportation engineering, planning, finance or logistics

d.	Plans to pursue a career in a transportation-related field

e. Applicants for the Molitoris Leadership Scholarship are asked to specifically address the issue of leadership on their personal statement.

Applications must be submitted through the local WTS Michigan chapter. The scholarships are competitive and based on the applicant's specific transportation goals, academic record and transportation-related activities or job skills. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

Winning the WTS Michigan Chapter Award makes your application eligible for the WTS National Scholarship Competition. The National Scholarship award is in the amount of $3,000. National awards will be presented on May 20, 2010 at the WTS International Conference in Washington, DC. Attendance at awards dinner is strongly recommended. Please direct any questions or concerns to Christina Branch, WTS Michigan Scholarship Co-Chair, at 517-886-7469 or branchc@pbworld.com.

Please return the completed application to:

Christina Branch

c/o Parsons Brinckerhoff

544 Cherbourg Drive, Suite 102

Lansing, MI 48917

Applications must be returned to no later than 5:00 pm November 9, 2009.

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Molitoris Leadership Scholarship for Undergraduates 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

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 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.

VI.	Proof of Enrollment: Attach a copy of your tuition receipt or current registration card.

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