Molitoris Leadership Scholarship for Undergraduates

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

The purpose of the WTS Molitoris Leadership Scholarship is to motivate and reward women who demonstrate leadership in the transportation industry. The leadership, skills, and perspectives 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 Oklahoma WTS chapter is offering a local (Oklahoma-based) Molitoris Leadership Scholarship of $2,000. The winning application will then be sent to the WTS Foundation to complete for the national-level scholarship of $5,000.

The minimum criteria for selection are:

a.   GPA of 3.0 or higher.

      b.   Oklahoma resident OR currently enrolled in an Oklahoma college or university.

      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 must specifically address the issue of leadership on their personal statement.

     

Applications must be submitted s typed Word documents. 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. National awards will be presented during the WTS Annual Conference in May 2020, and attendance at the awards dinner is strongly recommended. We also request your participation on the scholarship committee in the Fall of 2020. Please contact your local WTS chapter at the address listed on the application for specifics.

Applications and all required attachments can be submitted via mail or e-mail to:

                                       Kirsten McCullough – Scholarship Chair     

                                       c/o Garver                              

                                       6450 S. Lewis Ave., Suite 300                                  

                                       Tulsa, OK 74136                   

                                       kjmccullough@garverusa.com                       

Applications should be in Word format and must be received with all required attachments no later than December 2, 2019.

Any questions on the application process should be e-mailed to kjmccullough@garverusa.com
WTS Molitoris Leadership Scholarship for Undergraduates Application

I.    Personal Information

Name: ___________________________________________________________________

                Last                                    First                                         Middle

E-mail Address    ___________________   _______________________________________

Primary Phone _____________________________________________________________

Current Address (Street, City, State, Zip):  ____________________________ ____ _______

Permanent Address (Street, City, State, Zip):______________________________________

II.    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:

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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, as typed word documents.)

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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, as typed word documents.)

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

IV. Recommendation:  Letter of recommendation by a professor or job supervisor must accompany your application.

V.  Personal Statement:  A statement about your career goals and/or continuing education 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.  Please attach to application form as a typed word document.

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

Applicant Signature_____________________________________Date____________________