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IBTTA launches new undergraduate scholarship program

A new scholarship program has been launched by the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA) for current undergraduate students pursuing a degree in engineering; urban and rural planning; construction management; public policy/public administration or another transportation-related field. Each year up to two undergraduate students will receive a US$5,000 scholarship. Applicants are required to be enrolled in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited four-year college or universit
February 24, 2017 Read time: 2 mins
A new scholarship program has been launched by the 3804 International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA) for current undergraduate students pursuing a degree in engineering; urban and rural planning; construction management; public policy/public administration or another transportation-related field.

Each year up to two undergraduate students will receive a US$5,000 scholarship. Applicants are required to be enrolled in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited four-year college or university for the upcoming academic year; and have a grade point average of at least a 2.5.

Additionally, applicants need to submit a resume that demonstrates their work and volunteer experiences in industry-related activities. Submissions are due on or before 4 April 2017, or within the first 200 applications submitted, whichever occurs first.

Scholarship America will administer the program and will choose the scholarship recipients on behalf of IBTTA.

Applicants will be notified in May and scholarships will be awarded by 1 August 2017. Awards are granted without regard to race, colour, creed, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender, disability or national origin.

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