Jack R. Gilstrap Scholarship

Scholarship Info

Deadline:

June 20, 2024

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Updated: December 12th, 2024

Scholarship Mission

To provide educational assistance to individuals in public transportation industry-related fields of study.

Qualification Requirements

Applicant must be college sophomores (30 hours or more satisfactorily completed), juniors, seniors, or those seeking advanced degrees may apply for scholarships; enrolled in a fully accredited institution, have and maintain at least a 2.0 GPA in course work that is relevant to the industry or required of a degree program, and demonstrate a strong interest in entering the public transportation industry; all returning applicants must be sponsored by a member organization of the American Public Transportation Association (APTA); Any member may serve as a sponsor.

How Winners are Selected

Selection shall be based on demonstrated interest in the public transportation industry as a career, academic achievement, essay content and quality, need for financial assistance and involvement in extracurricular citizenship and leadership activities; selection will be made without regard to disability, race, color, religion, sex or ethnic origin; it is the intent of this program to provide equal opportunity and consideration to all qualified individuals.

Organization Information:

Phone:

(202)496-4803

American Public Transportation Foundation
1300 I St. NW, Ste. 1200 E
Washington, DC 20005

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