Western Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (Washto)

WESTERN ASSOCIATION OF STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION OFFICIALS (WASHTO)

2016 SCHOLARSHIP STATE OF NEVADA

1. DEADLINE for scholarship applications is 5:00 p.m., August 26, 2016 (no exceptions). 2. Refer to criteria below for eligibility requirements. Refer to application below for a list of supporting documents needed (i.e., reference forms, evidence of GPA, etc.). Incomplete applications will not be considered. 3. If any question does not apply to you please put N/A in the space. 4. Type or print legibly. Illegible applications will be returned to you. 5. You will be notified by mail or email regarding the status of your application. 6. If you have any questions about the application, please email the Nevada Department of Transportation, subject line “WASHTO Scholarship” at: [email protected]

PURPOSE: To provide a $1,000 scholarship to a deserving student who is seeking education and career opportunities in a transportation-related field.

CRITERIA: The applicant must: 1. Be a United States citizen or a legal resident. 2. Be enrolled in an accredited college or university, be pursuing a degree in an area to benefit transportation and have a relationship with the Nevada Department of Transportation. 3. Be a junior or senior level student as defined through credit hours at the college or university. 4. Have an enrollment status equal to at least a half-time (6 credit hours) student. 5. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

APPLICATION PROCESS: The applicant must submit the following items: 1. The completed application form. 2. A one-page letter of application. 3. A two-page resume. 4. Two teacher recommendation letters. 5. A copy of the applicant's most recent transcript.

DEADLINE for application is 5:00 p.m., August 26, 2016. Applications postmarked after this date will not be considered.

Please mail or submit application in person to: Nevada Department of Transportation Attn: Human Resources 1263 S. Stewart Street Carson City Nevada 89712

Please note: If mailing your application, please email [email protected] to notify us it is on its way. Thank you.