2012-2013 WTS Portland Chapter
Leadership Legacy Scholarship for Graduates
In 2007 WTS launched the Leadership Legacy Scholarship. WTS awards an outstanding
young woman pursuing graduate studies towards a career in transportation or a related field,
and who demonstrates a specific interest in advancing transportation innovation in the
international arena. This “rotating” scholarship takes the name of the current WTS International
Chair Karen Schilling who is serving from 2012 through 2014.
Through the Leadership Legacy Scholarship, WTS seeks to motivate and reward women who
demonstrate leadership in the transportation industry to bring ideas, innovation and new
approaches to transportation challenges in the United States and beyond. For this year's award,
focus is on women who demonstrate leadership in bringing ideas, innovation and new
approaches to transportation challenges in the US and beyond. It includes candidates who
have a specific interest in addressing the impact of transportation on sustainability, land use,
environmental impact, security and quality of life issues affecting communities around the globe.
The Leadership Legacy Scholarship is in the amount of $3,500. The minimum criteria for
selection are as follows:
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b.
c.
d.
Open to women
GPA of 3.0 or higher
Currently an Oregon or Southwest Washington resident1
Currently enrolled in a graduate degree program in a transportation-related field such as
transportation engineering, planning, finance, or logistics
e. Plans to pursue a career in a transportation-related field
f. Not previously awarded a WTS scholarship
The scholarship is 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. Applications must be submitted to the WTS Portland Chapter. Return the
completed application and required attachments and information as noted on the application to:
Ted Stonecliffe, WTS Portland Scholarship Chair
C/O David Evans and Associates, Inc.
2100 SW River Pkwy
Portland, OR 97201-8009
All materials including all official transcripts must be postmarked by Wednesday,
October 24, 2012. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Applications are not
returned to applicants.
1
For purposes of the WTS Portland Scholarship, residency includes Oregon or Southwest Washington residents who have moved
out of the area only for the specific purpose of attending college and intend to make Oregon or Southwest Washington their
permanent home.
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2012-2013 WTS Portland Chapter
Leadership Legacy Scholarship for Graduates
I. Personal Information
Name
Last
First
Middle
Current address
Street
City
State
Zip
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Telephone
Zip
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Telephone
E-mail address
Permanent address
Street
City
State
II. Educational Background
Current College/University
Expected date of graduation
City, State
Degree to be received
Area of concentration
Grade point average (GPA)
(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: Two letters of recommendation by a professor or job supervisor
and community service program coordinator/director 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 should be attached to the
application form. Applicants must address their personal vision of how their education
will equip them to better serve their community’s needs and transportation problems.
The statement should not exceed 1000 words or two pages.
VI. Proof of Enrollment: Attach a copy of your tuition receipt or current registration
card.
VII. Official Transcripts: Include official transcripts from all colleges and universities
attended.
Signature_____________________________________Date___________________
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