Professional Development

Scholarship Application
$2,500
Due Date: Monday, October 4, 2010

The Professional Development Scholarship was established in 2007 by the Los Angeles
Chapter of WTS to support women working in the transportation field advance their career.
The scholarship is awarded to women who are seeking professional development by
participating in a certificate program, professional designation program, or other similar
program, which does not lead to a graduate degree.

The Professional Development Scholarship is in the amount of $2,500. The scholarship is

competitive and applications will be evaluated on the following criteria: commitment to
transportation as demonstrated by work experience, preferably working full-time (30 hours or
more per week) for at least 5 years in a transportation-related position; enrollment in a
Certificate Program or Professional Designation Program; academic record including
curriculum and grades, extracurricular activities, writing skills, and the recommendation.
Minority candidates are encouraged to apply. For more information on WTS LA, visit
http://www.wtsinternational.org/la. The minimum selection criteria are as follows:

a. Open to women pursuing a career in a transportation-related field with at least 5 years

of work experience.
b. Must be enrolled in a Certificate Program or Professional Designation Program during
the calendar year which would benefit her career in a transportation-related field, such
as transportation engineering, planning, finance or logistics, marketing or business
development, public relations, or in a field of environmental planning and science.
c. GPA of 3.5 or higher (or equivalent)

To apply applicants must do the following:

1. Email completed application and supporting documents to

WTSLAScholarships@gmail.com

2. Send signed original letters of recommendation, original transcripts, and proof of

registration to the following address.

Melissa M. de la Peña, P.E.

Project Manager/Operations Lead
CH2M HILL
1000 Wilshire Blvd., 21st Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 228-8232

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 Professional Development
Scholarship Application
$2,500
Due Date: Monday, October 4, 2010

Personal Information

Name                  

First Middle Last

Current Address      

Street
                       
City State Zip Telephone

Permanent      
Address Street
                       
City State Zip Telephone

E-mail Address      

II. Educational Background

Current College/University       City, State      

Area of Concentration(s)      

Certificate/Designation to be Received       Expected Date of Completion      

Grade Point Average       (Minimum GPA of 3.5 required and transcript required.)

List previous colleges/universities attended. Include location, date degree earned and GPA:

     

List professional, community, or school affiliations. Include any school, professional, or

community activities you have participated in. Include offices held and awards received.
Describe in the space provided below or attach additional sheets with email, if necessary.

     

III. Employment History

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 Professional Development
Scholarship Application
$2,500
Due Date: Monday, October 4, 2010

Work Experience including full-time and part-time employment. Describe duties and
responsibilities in the space provided below. Describe in the space provided below or attach
additional sheets with email, if necessary.

     

IV. Personal Statement: A statement about your career goals after completion of the
educational program and why you think that you should receive the scholarship award.
Statement should not exceed 500 words or two pages. Please write in the space provided
below or attach additional sheets with email, if necessary.

     

Email completed application and supporting documents to WTSLAScholarships@gmail.com

V. Recommendation: Submit by postal mail a signed original letter of recommendation by a

professor or job supervisor.

VI. Official Transcript: Submit by postal mail an original copy of your transcript sealed by
your school.

VII. Proof of Enrollment: Submit by postal mail a copy of your tuition receipt or current
registration card.

Send signed original letters of recommendation, original transcripts, proof of registration, and
any other documentation to the following address.

Melissa M. de la Peña, P.E.

Project Manager/Operations Lead
CH2M HILL
1000 Wilshire Blvd., 21st Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 228-8232

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