The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has designed the Right of Way Scholarship program to bring on board college students and help them seek their careers. The scholarship programme is available for the academic year 2022-2023.
Caltrans has designed this programme as a recruitment tool. Therefore, students will are considered based on their GPA, which must be a minimum of 3.0 to be eligible. Selection, however, will be based on voting from among the top 3 highest-ranking applicants. Winners will be awarded this partnered scholarship.
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is an executive department of the U.S. state of California. Caltrans’ mission is to provide a safe and reliable transportation network that serves all people and respects the environment. It is wishing for a brighter future for all through a world-class transportation network. Caltrans strives to eliminate disparities while improving outcomes for all and promotes trust and accountability through its consistent and ethical actions.
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Brief Description
| Organization | The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) |
| Education Level | College, junior, senior or current |
| Subjects | Any |
| Amount | Educational fund |
| Access Mode | Online |
| Number of Awards | NA |
| City | Any |
| Nationality | Domestic |
| Country | USA |
| Contest Deadline | 18th July, 2022 |
| Application Fees | NA |
| Requirements | Scholarship Essay |
Who is Eligible?
- The applicants must be a college, junior, senior or current Right of Way Agent (junior/senior) in an accredited college or university.
- The applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA.
- The applicants must verify their relationship to current or former Right of Way Agent if any.
How to Apply?
- Students must first enrol and admit to an accredited American university or college.
- Students must follow the application procedure of ten selected universities or colleges.
- The students must provide the following documents for scholarship application:
- An official transcript
- Page 12 Font Essay: During this pandemic, we’ve faced many challenges: Describe a challenge you faced and how you overcame it.
- The scholarship application form must be submitted via mail to Rita Horris at Rita.Harris@dot.ca.govalong with the abovementioned documents.
- Students must mention ‘Right of Way Family Scholarship’ in the subject line of the application mail.
Benefits
The students chosen as winners by the deciding authorities will be awarded a CTF that will match up to 50% of all funds raised to support its efforts. The award will be directed towards the fall semester or studies.
Application Deadline
The applications for the Right of Way Family Scholarship for the fall semester must be received by the reviewing authority, Rita Horris, no later than 11:59 pm on July 18, 2022.