Deadline: November 12, 2021 at 5 PM

Criteria/ Eligibility: A college student who has a disability defined by the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) as having a mental or physical impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities; residing in California at the time of applying for the scholarship, and currently enrolled in a minimum of six units in a college or university. Students must aspire to work in the transportation industry and study subjects that are relevant to the missions of transportation agencies. Qualifying majors include but are not limited to: civil, environmental, and mechanical engineering, planning, environmental studies, accounting, bookkeeping, clerical administration, communication, English, social media, real estate, surveying, business administration, mechanical repair, etc.

Amount: Two $500 and two $250 scholarships will be awarded.

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Deadline: October 31, 2021 at 5 PM

Criteria/ Eligibility: The California Transportation Foundation (CTF) and the California Department of Transportation, Planning Staff are offering one (1) $850 scholarship to promising Planning Student Assistant. This scholarship is intended to recognize, encourage, and assist an outstanding student who are pursuing a baccalaureate or a graduate degree in planning or a related field. Applicants must have a demonstrated interest in working in the planning profession. Students must meet the following criteria to be eligible to apply:

• Be employed with The Department as a volunteer or as a paid student assistant at the time of application

• Be working towards a baccalaureate or a graduate degree in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, or City or Regional Planning. Related fields of studies such as: Urban or Regional Studies, Public Policy, Public Administration, Environmental Policy or Studies, Geography, Sociology, Political Science, Landscape Architect, or Economics will also be considered

• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better

• Plan to pursue a career in transportation planning, urban planning, or city or regional planning after graduation

Amount: One $850 scholarship will be awarded.

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Deadline to Apply: October 15, 2021.

The California Transportation Foundation (CTF), a nonprofit organization, announces four $1,000 scholarships: the H. Heckeroth Scholarship for the 2020/2021 academic year. Applicants must be a college/university undergraduate majoring in civil engineering, interested in pursuing a career in transportation after graduation, and affiliated with Caltrans. Current student assistants, volunteers, and sons or daughters of Caltrans employees are eligible to apply. The award of the scholarship is based on the applicant’s commitment to a career in transportation, current job skills, and academic record.Financial need may be considered, but it is not a primary factor.

Applicants must meet the following general criteria:

• Must be a United States citizen, permanent resident, or documented international student.

• Must be a college/university undergraduate majoring in civil engineering.

• Must plan to pursue a career in transportation after graduation.

• Must provide an official transcript and proof of current enrollment.

• Must provide a sealed letter of recommendation from a school faculty member.

• Must provide a sealed letter of recommendation from a work supervisor.

• Cannot have received a CTF scholarship within the last two years.

Amount: Four awards available, $1000 each.

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