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The Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) offers a variety of scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $6,000 to deserving students nationwide who have a career interest in transportation and related fields. Selections are made annually by a team of industry professionals and representatives from the academic community. The National Scholarship Program supports the mission of COMTO by promoting, strengthening and expanding the roles of minorities in all aspects of transportation. All scholarship applications must be complete for consideration. Completed applications should be mailed to: COMTO National Attn: National Scholarship Program 12100 Sunset Hills Road, Suite 130 Reston, VA 20190 Please complete the scholarship application check list below and submit it with your application. SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION CHECK LIST 1. Signed and completed scholarship application 2. Cover letter which introduces the applicant, states transportation-related career goals, and life aspirations. (500 words or less) 3. Two letters of recommendation a. Guidance Counselor or Advisor b. Member of academic community ________ ________ ________ ________ ________
4. Letter of acceptance from college/vocational-technical institution (High School Students only) 5. Transcripts College/Vocational-Technical Institution Students: Must submit most recent transcript ________ High School Students: Must submit most recent report card or high school transcript ________ 6. Current resume 7. 3x5 headshot photograph (will be used in our luncheon program, if selected)
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8. How did you hear about COMTO scholarship opportunities?_______________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ All applicants must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident and are able to apply for more than one scholarship if the applicant meets the scholarships specific requirements. Scholarship recipients are expected to attend the National Scholarship Luncheon to be held on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, 225 East Coastline Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32202. By signing this form, I certify that I am a citizen or legal resident of the United States of America. _____________________________________ Full name (print) _________________________________________ Signature
Are your parent(s) COMTO members in good standing? Yes or No (circle one)
Name of COMTO Chapter: __________________________________________________________________ Permanent Address of Applicant: ______________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ Day Telephone: ___________________________ Cell phone: _______________________________ Evening Telephone: __________________________ Fax: _______________________________________
Email Address: ____________________________________________________________________________ Academic Information Name and Address of High School/College/Vocational - Technical Institution: ________________________________________________________________________________________ Grade/Year ____________________________ Major/Minor________________________________
Overall Grade Point Average for 2012 - 2013 School Year: ________________ on a 4.0 scale. (Transcript Attached) Honors & Awards: (Please identify your honors and awards, academic or non-academic on a separate sheet of paper) Contributions to COMTO: (Please identify your contributions to COMTO on a separate sheet of paper) Other: (Please list any other information concerning your high school/college/vocational-technical institution experience or civic activities you want the Evaluation Committee to consider): _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ I agree to provide COMTO National with a copy of my official transcript during the one-year period of my scholarship award. Name: ____________________________ Signature: ______________________ Date: _____________ Deadline and Mailing Information: All applications must be complete for consideration. Applications must be postmarked by Friday, May 10, 2013. Winners will be notified by Monday, June 3, 2013. Selections will be made by a team of industry professionals and representatives from the academic community. Winners will be announced at the COMTO National Meeting and Training Conference, Scholarship Luncheon, Tuesday July 16th, in Jacksonville, FL. Completed applications should be sent to: COMTO National, Attn: National Scholarship Program, 12100 Sunset Hills Road, Suite 130, Reston, VA 20190
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