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SCHOLARSHIP INSTRUCTIONS

The recipient of the $1,000 scholarship will be a Virginia high school senior who has a parent or grandparent employed by an active CTAV member.

Selection of applicants will be based on the following criteria:

  • Scholarship: The student shall have a cumulative grade point average (grades 9-11) of 3.0 minimum.

  • Leadership: The student shall have demonstrated outstanding leadership skills and abilities in co-curricular activities and community service activities.

  • Citizenship: The student shall have demonstrated exemplary citizenship, qualities that include not only maturity, loyalty, responsibility, integrity, and trustworthiness, but also a concern for the well-being of all citizens.

  • Service: The student shall have rendered unselfish service and assistance to others, to the school, and to the community.

  • Availability of financial resources: The student shall have a demonstrated need for financial assistance.

  • Essay: The student shall have explained in a typewritten essay of not more than 500 words why he/she applied for the scholarship and if named the recipient, how the scholarship would be used.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND PLANS FOR AWARDING THE SCHOLARSHIP

  •  In the second semester of their senior year, students who meet the general criteria will complete an application in which information supporting excellence in the five areas above will be noted. The application must be typed and contain all information requested. (Incomplete applications will not be considered). Applications are available from each local transportation office. When completed, all applications should be submitted to the scholarship selection committee chairperson.

  • Additionally, each applicant shall be required to submit a typewritten essay not more than 500 words which explains why the student has applied and how the student would use the scholarship if named the recipient. The essay must be submitted at the time of application. Applicants are encouraged to proofread their essays for spelling, grammar, and syntax.

  • Applications must be submitted to the Community Transportation Association of Virginia (CTAV) selection committee no later than April 30th. Mail to: CTAV Scholarship c/o Dean Farmer, P.O. Box 495, Rustburg, Virginia 24588 or fax to: 434-821-8203.

  • The CTAV selection committee will be responsible for selecting the recipient.

  • The recipient will be notified no later than May 15th.

  • Official presentation of the scholarship will be awarded at the CTAV Expo held during the summer each year