WTS - SACRAMENTO SCHOLARSHIPS 2009-2010
Elaine Dezenski Legacy Graduate Scholarship ($1000)
In 2007 WTS launched the President's Legacy Scholarship. This "rotating" scholarship takes the name of the current WTS International President Elaine Dezenski who is serving from 2008 through 2010. A member of WTS since 1993, Elaine Dezenski has been honored to serve in numerous leadership positions at both the Chapter and International level within the organization, including President of the WTS Washington, DC chapter 1998-2000, WTS International Board Member (2002-2004), Treasurer (2004-2006), Vice President (2006-2008). She has been an active member of the transportation and security community in both the public and private sector. For information on application requirements and procedures, DOWNLOAD APPLICATION.
Application Deadline: October 23, 2009
Helene M. Overly Memorial Graduate Scholarship ($1000)
In memory of Helene M. Overly, the first Executive Secretary of WTS, the Board of Directors voted to name the annual WTS graduate scholarship, the Helene M. Overly Memorial Scholarship, to honor Helene for her dedicated service to WTS. Helene became a WTS member in 1981. She brought with her 15 years of experience in public service, tremendous organizational abilities, and a spirit of determination that helped WTS nearly double its membership in two years. For information on application requirements and procedures, DOWNLOAD APPLICATION.
Application Deadline: October 23, 2009
Molitoris Leadership Undergraduate Scholarship ($1000)
The purpose of the Molitoris Leadership Scholarship is to motivate and reward women who demonstrate leadership in the transportation industry. The leadership, skills and perspective of women are essential to assure that the transportation systems of the future respond to the needs of all. Leadership does not just happen. Leaders personally invest and risk much. They much take on struggles that many would avoid and persevere to reach successful outcomes. For information on application requirements and procedures, DOWNLOAD APPLICATION.
Application Deadline: October 23, 2009
Sharon D. Banks Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship ($1000)
This scholarship honors Sharon D. Banks, chief executive officer of AC Transit in Alameda-Contra Costa County, California. As CEO of most of the 1990's, Sharon led the agency in a pioneering effort to introduce cultural and organizational changes aimed at motivating the public transit work force. She was a member of the WTS Advisory Board and received the WTS San Francisco Chapter Women and Employer of the Year awards. For information on application requirements and procedures, DOWNLOAD APPLICATION.
Application Deadline: October 23, 2009
Caltrans Transportation Planning High School Scholarship ($500)
The Caltrans Transportation Planning High School Scholarship is available to a female high school senior in the Sacramento Region who is inspired to pursue a college degree in a transportation planning related field, such as Urban or Regional Studies, Public Policy, Public Administration, Environmental Policy or Studies, Geography, Sociology, Political Science, Landscape Architect or Economics. For information on application requirements and procedures, DOWNLOAD APPLICATION.
Application Deadline: October 16, 2009
Will Kempton High School Scholarship ($500)
The WTS-Sacramento Chapter Will Kempton High School Scholarship is available to a female high school senior in the Sacramento Region who is inspired to pursue a college degree in a transportation-related field, including studies in engineering, math, architecture, geography, business, law, political science, environmental science, English, planning, economics, sociology and government policy. The scholarship is named for the current Director of the California Department of Transportation who serves as a strong advocate for WTS and the importance of education. For information on application requirements and procedures, DOWNLOAD APPLICATION.
Application Deadline: October 16, 2009
If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Elwood, Scholarship Co-Chair, at 916-286-0267 or jelwood1@ch2m.com.
PAST RECIPIENTS:
2009 Scholarship Recipients:
Helene M. Overly Memorial Graduate Scholarship: Lauren Hilliard, UC Davis
Sharon D. Banks Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship: Kathryn Oliver, California State University, Sacramento
Louise M. Molitoris Leadership Fund: Emily Mraovich, UC Davis
Will Kempton High School Scholarship: Elizabeth Jachens, Ponderosa High School, and Jessica Leary, Luther Burbank High School
Caltrans Transportation Planning Scholarship: Breanne Downs, Granite Bay High School
2008 Scholarship Recipients:
Graduate Scholarship: Xuping Li, UC Davis
Undergraduate Scholarship: Lindsey Shelton, California State University, Sacramento
High School Scholarship: Christina Goethel, Galt High School
High School scholarship: Brianna Juhrend, Ponderosa High School
2007 Scholarship Recipients:
Graduate Scholarship: Wei Tang, UC Davis
Undergraduate Scholarship: Amanda Smith, University of the Pacific
High School Scholarship: Mallory Rose Russell, McClatchy High School
High School scholarship: Mindi Miller, Folsom High School
2006 Scholarship Recipients:
Graduate Scholarship: Julia Silvis, UC Davis
Undergraduate Scholarship: Anna Marie Young, UC Davis
2005 Scholarship Recipients:
Graduate Scholarship: Kristin Lovejoy, UC Davis
Undergraduate Scholarship: Bernice Ho, UC Davis
Leadership Scholarship: Lauren Hilliard, UC Davis