Richard D Steinke Port of Long Beach Leadership

$1,000 Scholarship Application

Due Date: Monday, October 8, 2012
Established in 2011 to honor Richard Steinkes contribution to the transportation industry in Southern California through his hallmark leadership style partnership, collaboration and customer first, the scholarship will be awarded annually to an individual who demonstrates her leadership in contributing to the sustainable transportation solutions, services or policies for the region. WTS is proud to support the Port of Long Beach in their candidate search. For more information on WTS LA, visit http://www.wtsinternational.org/losangeles/. The Richard D Steinke Port of Long Beach leadership Scholarship is in the amount of $1,000. The scholarship is competitive and applications will be evaluated on the following criteria: transportation career goals, demonstrated commitment to leadership, and the recommendation. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply. The minimum selection criteria are as follows: a. Open to women only b. Currently enrolled in a graduate, undergraduate or certificate degree program in a transportation-related field, such as transportation engineering, planning, finance or logistics, or in the field of environmental planning and science c. Plans to pursue a career in a transportation-related field or in environmental planning d. Enrolled in a school in Los Angeles County or have residency in Los Angeles County 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 and proof of school registration to the following address. Melissa Cutter, PE WTS-LA Scholarship Chair Stantec Consulting 6320 Canoga Ave, Suite 200 Woodland Hills, CA 91367

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Richard D Steinke Port of Long Beach Leadership

$1,000 Scholarship Application
Due Date: Monday, October 8, 2012
I. Personal Information

Name

First

Middle Street City

Last

Current Address Permanent Address

Street City E-mail Address

State

Zip

Telephone

State

Zip

Telephone

II. Educational Background Current College/University City, State

Area of Concentration(s)
Degree to be Received Expected Date of Graduation

List previous colleges/universities attended. Include location and date degree earned: List professional, community, or school affiliations. Include any school, professional, or community activities you have participated in. Highlight offices held and awards received. Describe in the space provided below or attach additional sheets with email, if necessary.

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Richard D Steinke Port of Long Beach Leadership

$1,000 Scholarship Application
III. Employment History Work Experience including full-time, part-time, co-op and summer 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 graduation, why you think that you should receive the scholarship award and how leadership is important to you. Statement should not exceed 750 words or three 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

Due Date: Monday, October 8, 2012

V. Recommendation: Submit by postal mail a signed original letter of recommendation by a professor or job supervisor. VI. Proof of Enrollment: Submit by postal mail a copy of your tuition receipt or current registration card. Send signed original letters of recommendation, proof of registration, and any other documentation to the following address. Melissa Cutter, PE WTS-LA Scholarship Chair Stantec Consulting 6320 Canoga Ave, Suite 200 Woodland Hills, CA 91367

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