Section 8 – 2018-2019 Scholarships
ADOPT AN UNDERGRAD SCHOLARSHIP
Adopt an Undergrad Scholarship Criteria:
Pursuing a degree in an Engineering program applicable to the design, construction or maintenance of public works within the physical and natural environment.
Must live/ have lived or attended school in any of the following counties:
- Dutchess
- Orange
- Putnam
- Rockland
- Ulster
- Westchester
- Colombia
Have maintained a grade point average of 2.5 or above.
This is a two-year scholarship applicable after the completion of the sophomore year. Candidates must submit original transcript with the application. If awarded a scholarship, an original transcript must be submitted the end of junior year of college.
Completed applications and original transcript must be submitted by May 31. 2018.
Submit Application to:
NYSATE
P.O. Box 2711
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
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NEW YORK STATE ASSOCIATION OF TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERS
2018- 2019 SCHOLARSHIPS
Section 8 of the New York State Association of Transportation Engineers is awarding a variety of scholarships for the 2018 – 2019 academic year. Financial need will not be a consideration. Scholarship candidates must be either an active or affiliate member or child or ward of an active or affiliate member who is in good standing for two or more consecutive years with this Local Section as of the application submission deadline. The categories of scholarships and method of selection for each are listed below:
- One (1) $700 scholarship designated as the Frederick E. Bragg Scholarship for a full-time student of Engineering or any field of study relating to transportation activities at a fully accredited college or university. The recipient will be selected by the scholarship committee based upon the candidate’s scholastic achievements, extra-curricular activities, initiative and character. Those applicants not selected for this scholarship will be automatically entered into the lottery for the $400 scholarships.
- One (1) $600 scholarship in memory of Section 8 member Mandy Fuchs, Jr, designated as the Amandus O. Fuchs, Jr. Memorial Scholarship to be awarded to a full time student in any field of study.
- Three (3) $400 scholarships for full-time students at a college or university in any field of study. The eligible recipients will be chosen by lottery.
- One (1) $100 scholarships to part-time students studying Engineering or transportation related subjects at a college or university. The recipient will be chosen by lottery.
Notifications and/or checks will be sent to all applicants on July 1, 2018 via mail.
Contact committee chairperson for further information and submittal of applications.
Orietta Trocard orietta.trocard@dot.ny.gov