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Louis T. Klauder Scholarship (Private Aid)

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$5,000 - $12,000
Deadline
June 6, 2026
337 Days Left
Award Information
Award Information
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The Louis T. Klauder Scholarship may be awarded to an applicant dedicated to a career in the rail transit industry as an electrical or mechanical engineer. Applicants should demonstrate a continued interest in a career in the public transportation industry, high academic achievement, and need for financial assistance. Applicants must be college students or those seeking advanced degrees. All returning applicants must be sponsored by an APTA member organization or APTA member assignee. First time applicants are not required to obtain a sponsor. The selection criteria includes demonstrated interest in the public transportation industry as a career, academic achievement, essay content and quality, need for financial assistance, and involvement in extracurricular citizenship and leadership activities. Two letters of recommendation are required from new applicants, returning applicants are required to submit one letter only. Letters of recommendation should address the applicant's commitment, demonstrated interest, and career goals in public transportation. Recommendations must not come from relatives. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the American Public Transportation Foundation for more information.

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Minimum GPA
2.00
Ethnicity / Heritage
None specified
Residency
None specified
Gender
None specified
Religious Affiliation
None specified
School Location
DC
Area of Study
Electrical Engineering/Electronics
Mechanical Engineering
Transportation
Financial Need
Financial need analysis is required
Scholarship Sponsor
Scholarship Sponsor
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Organization
American Public Transportation Foundation
Address
1300 I Street NW Suite 1200 East
Washington, DC 20005
Telephone
(202) 496-4859
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Win a $2,000 Scholarship!

1st Financial Bank USA wants to celebrate those who recognize the importance of pursuing educational and financial goals with the 1st Financial Bank USA Financial Goals Scholarship.