WTS Baltimore Undergraduate Scholarship
2015 - 2016 Application Form
Postmarked by November 14, 2015
October 12, 2015
Dear Collegiate Professional,
The Baltimore Chapter of Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) would like your assistance in
publicizing our annual undergraduate scholarship. We hope that you will make the enclosed
information available to your top female students who are interested in pursuing a career in
transportation.
WTS is an international organization of professionals who are committed to the advancement
of women in transportation related careers. WTS has over 4,500 female and male members,
and a primary goal of the organization is to promote professional development opportunities
for women in transportation-related careers. The Baltimore Chapter was founded in 1982 and
promotes opportunities for women locally. WTS Baltimore offers great networking
opportunities for members by holding professional activities, seminars, leadership training, and
by providing access to industry and government leaders.
To encourage and support women pursuing careers in a transportation related field, the WTS
Baltimore chapter will award one $3,000.00 scholarship to a deserving student during the 20152016 school year. The recipient of this scholarship will also be nominated by the chapter for
the WTS International Sharon D. Banks Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship, which is a
$5,000.00 scholarship and is awarded at the WTS Annual Conference held in May 2015.
The applicant wishing to be considered for the WTS Baltimore Chapter Scholarship must fulfill
the following requirements:
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Be a female student;
Be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate program in a college or university in
Maryland;
Have a GPA that is at least 3.0 or higher; and
Plan to pursue a career in a transportation-related field.
All application packages must have the completed application form and must include the items
listed below. They must be postmarked by November 14, 2015.
WTS Baltimore Undergraduate Scholarship
2015 - 2016 Application Form
Postmarked by November 14, 2015
A completed application package must include the following items:
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A completed WTS Baltimore Chapter Scholarship Application form
The applicant’s resume including awards, honors, activities, organizations, and work
experience
Current official transcript (this will serve as proof of enrollment as well as program of study)
Sealed recommendation letters from two professional or academic references (current or
former professors or employers)
A personal statement, not to exceed 500 words, that describes the applicant’s interest in
pursuing a transportation career, outlines current career objectives, and identifies any
affiliations and activities related to achieving the goal of a transportation career
Applicants will be evaluated on various criteria including their career goals, academic
performance, commitment to transportation as demonstrated by extracurricular activities and /
or work experience, writing skills, and recommendations. The WTS Baltimore Scholarship
Selection Committee will select the recipient, and all applicants will be notified in November
2015. The Scholarship winner will be presented with the award at the WTS Baltimore Chapter
Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony on December 8, 2015.
Applications should be mailed to:
Women’s Transportation Seminar
Attn: Scholarships
P.O. Box 2351
Baltimore, MD 21203
WTS appreciates your assistance in furthering its goal of helping women achieve careers in
transportation. Please encourage all eligible students to apply, and do not hesitate to make
copies of this letter and application form to distribute and/ or post. Should you have any
questions, please feel free to contact me at barbara.mosier@stvinc.com. Thank you and I look
forward to receiving applications from your students.
Sincerely,
Barbara Mosier
WTS- Baltimore Chapter Scholarship Chair
WTS Baltimore Undergraduate Scholarship
2015 - 2016 Application Form
Postmarked by November 14, 2015
I. Personal Information
Name
Last
First
Middle
Current Address
Street
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City
State
Zip
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Telephone
Email Address:
Permanent Address:
Street
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City
State
Zip
)
Telephone
II. Educational Background
Current College/University
Expected Date of Graduation
City, State
Degree Expected:
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:
WTS Baltimore Undergraduate Scholarship
2015 - 2016 Application Form
Postmarked by November 14, 2015
III. Professional or School Affiliations
(List any school, professional or community activities in which you have participated. Include
offices held and awards received. Attach additional sheets if necessary.)
IV. Employment History
Work Experience (List full-time, part-time, co-op and summer employment. Briefly describe
duties and responsibilities. Attach additional sheets, if necessary.)
V.
Recommendation: Sealed letter of recommendation from two references
(professor or job supervisor) must accompany your application.
VI.
Personal Statement: A statement about your career goals after graduation and
why you think you should receive the scholarship award. Statement should not
exceed 500 words. Please attach to application form.
I hereby state that all information contained within this application is true and correct to the best of my
knowledge and all essays are my own work.
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Applicant Signature
Date