The Ava Doner Memorial Scholarship Was Established in 2000 by the Los Angeles Chapter Of

Ava Doner Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship Application Two Amounts: $10,000 and $7,500 Due Date: Tuesday, June 20, 2017

The Ava Doner Memorial Scholarship was established in 2000 by the Los Angeles Chapter of WTS to encourage women to pursue career paths in transportation or a related field. The scholarship honors Ava Doner, who was a wonderful role model and mentor to many women in the transportation industry. She was a pioneer in business with a long and illustrious career as president and founder of Engineering Associates. She helped establish organizations to encourage the growth and development of aspiring women entrepreneurs and found time to support them during her entire career. For more information about WTS LA, visit http://www.wtsinternational.org/losangeles/.

The Ava Doner Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship is in the amount of $10,000. In addition, WTS LA will award a second scholarship in the amount of $7,500. The scholarships are competitive and applications will be evaluated on the following criteria: transportation career goals, academic record including curriculum and grades, commitment to transportation as demonstrated by extracurricular activities and/or work experience, writing skills, and the recommendation. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply. The minimum selection criteria are as follows:

a. Open to women only b. GPA of 3.0 or higher c. Currently enrolled in a undergraduate degree program in a transportation-related field, such as transportation engineering, planning, finance or logistics, or in the field of environmental planning and science d. Plans to pursue a career in a transportation-related field or in environmental planning e. Enrolled in a school in Los Angeles County or have residency in Los Angeles County

NOTE: Previous winners of this scholarship are not eligible to apply.

To apply, applicants must do the following:

1. Email completed application and supporting documents to [email protected]

2. Have original letters of recommendation, official transcripts, and proof of registration sent directly to the following address:

Elisabeth Rosenson WTS-LA Scholarship Chair 1917 Midvale Ave Los Angeles, CA 90025

Recommendations, transcripts and proof of registration may also be sent directly from recommenders and schools to [email protected] (Preferred)

I. Personal Information

Name First Middle Last

Current Address Street

City State Zip Telephone

Permanent Address Street

City State Zip Telephone

E-mail Address

II. Educational Background

Current College/University City, State

Area of Concentration(s)

Degree to be Received Expected Date of Graduation

Grade Point Average (Minimum GPA of 3.0 required and transcript required.)

List previous colleges/universities attended. Include location, date degree earned and GPA:

List professional, community, or school affiliations. Include any school, professional, or community activities you have participated in. Include offices held and awards received. Describe in the space provided below or attach additional sheets with email, if necessary.

III. Employment History

Work experience including full-time, part-time, co-op and summer employment. Describe duties and responsibilities in the space provided below or on additional pages as needed.

IV. Personal Statement: A statement about your career goals after graduation and why you think that you should receive the scholarship award. Statement should not exceed 750 words or three pages. Please write in the space provided below or on additional pages as needed.

V. Bio: A brief (75-100) word biographical summary. Here’s a recent example: Ileana Acosta is a junior at the University of Southern California studying Civil Engineering, with plans to pursue a master’s degree in transportation. She is a native Californian from the South Bay with a large Mexican-American family and the first in her family to go to college. Her academic and career interests include transportation, urban development, and sustainability.

Email completed application and supporting documents to [email protected]

VI. Recommendation: Submit by postal mail one signed original letter of recommendation by a professor or job supervisor. The recommendation may also be emailed directly from the recommender to [email protected] (Email is preferred)

VII. Official Transcript: Submit by postal mail an original copy of your transcript sealed by your school. The transcript may also be sent electronically directly from the school to [email protected] (Electronic is preferred)

VIII. Proof of Enrollment: Submit by postal mail or scan and email a copy of your tuition receipt or current registration card to [email protected]. (Email is preferred)

Send any hard-copy materials, such as signed original letters of recommendation, original transcripts, proof of registration and any other documentation to the following address:

Elisabeth Rosenson WTS-LA Scholarship Chair 1917 Midvale Ave Los Angeles, CA 90025