Scholarship Description
Scholarship Details
1 Scholarship, open to ABA Members @ $2,500 each
This scholarship focuses on broadening the number of traditionally under represented groups in the management and operation ranks of the transportation, travel, and tourism industry.
Eligible candidates must have completed, at a minimum, their first year of college at an accredited university; must have a declared major or course of study relevant to the transportation, travel, and tourism industry; and must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA.
Diversity Scholarship Selection Process
Winners are judged on their high level of academic achievement, character, leadership, financial need, and commitment to advancing the transportation, travel, and tourism industry. Applicants are required to submit a 500-word essay discussing the role they hope to play in advancing the future of the transportation, motorcoach, travel, and tourism/hospitality industry. Those applicants affiliated with ABA-member companies receive additional consideration to those who are not affiliated with ABA-members. All applicants are notified of the competition results in May. An impartial selection committee of educators is responsible for ranking and choosing the winners.
Online Application (January - April Only)
Year of Need: College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior,
Type: Needs Based
Num Awards: 1
Min Award:
Max Award: 2,500
Deadline: 2024-12-31
Sponsoring Organization
American Bus Association
111 K Street NE, 9th Floor
Washington, DC 20002
Contact Person:
Phone: (202) 842-1645
Fax: (202) 842-0850
Web: http://www.buses.org/ABA-Foundation/Scholarships
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