PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY
DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER TRANSPORTATION FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER
Sponsored by
US Department of Transportation
Federal Highway Administration
National Highway Institute
Purpose of the Fellowships
Transportation plays a vital role in different aspects of our lives such as social, economical and
environmental. The purposes of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program
are:
 To attract, enhance and retain articulate individuals as part of the transportation
profession.
 To upgrade the knowledge and education level of the transportation community in the
United States.
 To assist in identifying and preparing students to enter careers in transportation.
 To act as a feeder program to the Graduate Fellowships Program and the Grants for
Research Fellowships Program.
 To stimulate minority student interest in conducting research by working with faculty
advisors and applying for jobs at the US Department of Transportation.
2014-2015
Eligibility
The Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) Dwight D. Eisenhower Transportation
Fellowships are intended for:
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Students with a GPA that is 3.0 or higher;
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Possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited U.S. Institution if applying for a
graduate award;
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Be enrolled in an accredited U.S. Institution of higher education;
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Be pursuing a degree in a full-time program in a transportation-related discipline;
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Have at least one full academic year remaining in program of study (e.g., Baccalaureate
students applying for funding must be in their junior or senior year of college);
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Plan to enter the transportation profession after completing their higher level education;
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Conduct ongoing research in one or more transportation-related disciplines; and
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Be a US citizen or foreign student who is not a U.S. citizen must provide a certified copy
of their student I-20 ID or I-551 Permanent Resident Card that is issued by the U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Service (CIS). Applications without this information will
not be considered complete.
Conditions
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Fellows are eligible for funding only during the months of enrollment as a full-time
student in programs leading to a degree.
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Fellows may not accept simultaneous remuneration from another fellowship, scholarship
or similar award.
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Fellows must work with a PVAMU Faculty Advisor(s) in conducting research and
preparing a report on a topic directly related to an important transportation problem or
issue.
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Fellows, under the guidance of a PVAMU Faculty Advisor(s), are responsible for the
preparation of their research results for publication and dissemination to the public
without restrictions through accepted channels of technical information exchange.
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Fellows, under the guidance of a PVAMU Faculty Advisor(s), must make the results of
their research available to the National Highway Institute on an unlimited royalty-free
basis.
2014-2015
Stipends, Tuition and Other Funds
The PVAMU Dwight D. Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship will cover only the Fall 2014
and Spring 2015 semesters.
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Full tuition and fees for the fellows may be covered by the Program.
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PVAMU Dwight D. Eisenhower Transportation Fellows are required to travel to
Washington, DC during the month of January, to participate in the Transportation
Research Board Annual Meeting, present the findings of their of research, network with
US Department of Transportation officials, and explore employment opportunities. The
travel expenses are paid using fellowship funds.
 PVAMU Dwight D. Eisenhower Transportation Fellows may study or engage in research
away from their fellowships institution during part of their tenure if, in the judgment of
PVAMU faculty advisor(s) and the National Highway Institute, such arrangements
further the Fellows’ education.
Interested Students Should Submit the Following
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Application (2 pages including Proposed Plan of Study)
Official Transcript
Proposed Graduation Plan
Resume that highlight transportation work experience, if any, including employer’s
endorsement
 Recommendation Letters (4 letters are required)
 Evidence of having taken the GRE, if applying for graduate school
Application materials are available in the Civil & Environmental Engineering Department.
Please contact Mrs. Sharon Evans, Staff Assistant, by calling 936-261-1665.
For any additional information, you are welcome to visit/meet with Dr. Judy Perkins, PE
or Dr. Ramalingam Radha, PE in Suite 110, C.L. Wilson Building.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
March 24, 2014
2014-2015
DWIGHT DAVID EISENHOWER TRANSPORTATION FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
2014 EISENHOWER MIHE TRANSPORTATION FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION (Part 1)
BURDEN STATEMENT
This collection of information is voluntary and will be used to determine the applicant’s qualifications for the DDETFP. Public reporting burden is estimated to average
three hours per response, including the time for reviewing instructions and completing the application. All information collected is confidential and will be used by
program staff for program administration purposes only. Please note that an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a
collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control number for this collection is 2125-0617. Send comments
regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden to: Information
Collection Clearance Officer, Federal Highway Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590.
Application MUST be typed. Printed / Handwritten applications will not be considered
Student Information / Application Signature Page
Name
* Signature of Applicant (Required)
Current Address
Telephone No.:
E-mail Address:
Permanent Address
Telephone No.:
Check one box and circle year to indicate your status as of 9/1/2014:
 Undergraduate
(Junior)
U.S. Citizen
 Undergraduate
(Senior)
 Master’s Student
1st yr 2nd yr
 Doctoral Student
1st yr 2nd yr 3rd yr
 Yes  No
If no, please attach a CERTIFIED copy of Certificate of Eligibility (SEVIS I-20) or Permanent Resident Card
(Form I-551) issued by the C.I.S..
Experience in Other Transportation Educations Programs
Gender:
 ENO Fellow Yr ______  NSTI Yr______
 DDETFP Yr _______
 Male  Female
 UTC Award Yr _______  STIPDG Yr _____
RACE (optional)
 American Indian
 Alaskan Native
 Asian
 African/African American
 Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander
 White
 Other
ETHNICITY (optional)
 Hispanic or Latino
 Not Hispanic or Latino
 Hispanic or Latino in Puerto Rico
 Not Hispanic or Latino in Puerto Rico
College / University
Applicant’s Major (i.e. Civil Engineering, Urban Planning)
Academic Department
Applicant’s Field of Study (i.e. Traffic Studies, Physical Planning)
Faculty Advisor
Campus Program Manager
Name:
Name:
Title:
Title:
Address:
Address:
Telephone No.:
Telephone No.:
E-mail Address:
E-mail Address:
__________________________________________________________________
*Signature of Faculty Advisor (Required)
Date
______________________________________________________________________
*Signature of Campus Program Manager (Required)
Date
*Electronic Signatures are NOT acceptable. Print and sign document. Unsigned documents will NOT be considered.
ETFP MIHE GUIDELINES (2/14/2014 Update)
DWIGHT DAVID EISENHOWER TRANSPORTATION FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
2014 EISENHOWER MIHE TRANSPORTATION FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION (Part 2)
Must be typed
Proposed Plan of Study
Please provide a summary of how your plan of study will impact and enhance the field of transportation and
what role transportation takes in your professional goals. Incorporate educational, personal and work
experiences, accomplishments, volunteer activities and/or events that support your plan of study. (max 750
words)
ETFP MIHE GUIDELINES (2/14/2014 Update)
Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship
Transportation-Related Disciplines *
Sciences
Architecture
Biology
Chemistry
Communication
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
Environmental Science
Information Systems
Mathematics
Physics
Business
Accounting
Business Administration
Finance
Economics
Management
Human Development
Human Factors
Human Resources
Psychology
Aviation
Aeronautical Studies
Airway Science
Aviation Flight Management
Science
Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Construction Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electronic Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Structural Engineering
Transportation Engineering
Law
Environmental
Transportation
Public Policy and
Planning
Public Policy and Analysis
Public Administration
Political Science/Government
Urban and Regional Planning
Urban Studies
Transportation
Logistics Management
Planning
Policy
* Other Transportation-Related disciplines may be approved on a case by
case basis by the Universities and Grants Programs, Program Manager.
ETFP MIHE GUIDELINES (2/14/2014 Update)