Marilyn J.

Reece Memorial
Undergraduate Scholarship Application
$2,000 for 1st or 2nd Year Undergraduates
Due Date: Monday, October 4, 2010

The Marilyn Jorgenson Reece Memorial Scholarship has been established by the Los Angeles
Chapter of WTS to encourage women to pursue career paths in transportation engineering,
planning or a related transportation field. These first and second-year scholarships honor
Marilyn J. Reece, who was a pioneering role model for many women in the transportation
industry. She was the first female in California to receive her P.E. license, and held a long
career at the California Department of Transportation in Los Angeles, with the Division of
Highways. She was responsible for the design of the I-10/I-405 Interchange, which is well-
known by all LA residents and has recently been dedicated to Ms. Reece by the Los Angeles
City Council and Caltrans. For more information on WTS LA, visit
http://www.wtsinternational.org/la.

The Marilyn J. Reese Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship is in the amount of $2,000. There
will be one awarded to either a first- or second-year undergraduate. The scholarships are
competitive and applications will be evaluated on the following criteria: transportation career
goals, academic record including curriculum and grades, commitment to transportation as
demonstrated by extracurricular activities and/or work experience, writing skills, and the
recommendation. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply. The minimum selection
criteria are as follows:

a. Open to women only

b. GPA of 3.0 or higher
c. Currently enrolled in a undergraduate degree program, in a transportation-related field,
such as transportation engineering, planning, finance or logistics, or in the field of
environmental planning and science
d. Plans to pursue a career in a transportation-related field or in environmental planning
e. Enrolled in a school in Los Angeles County or have residency in Los Angeles County

To apply applicants must do the following:

1. Email completed application and supporting documents to

WTSLAScholarships@gmail.com

2. Send signed original letters of recommendation, original transcripts, and proof of

registration to the following address.

Melissa M. de la Peña, P.E.

Project Manager/Operations Lead
CH2M HILL
1000 Wilshire Blvd., 21st Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 228-8232

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Undergraduate Scholarship Application
$2,000 for 1st or 2nd Year Undergraduates
Due Date: Monday, October 4, 2010

Personal Information

Name                  

First Middle Last

Current Address      

Street
                       
City State Zip Telephone

Permanent      
Address Street
                       
City State Zip Telephone

E-mail Address      

II. Educational Background

Current College/University       City, State      

Area of Concentration(s)      

Degree to be Received       Expected Date of Graduation      

Grade Point Average       (Minimum GPA of 3.0 required and transcript required.)

List previous colleges/universities attended. Include location, date degree earned and GPA:

     

List professional, community, or school affiliations. Include any school, professional, or

community activities you have participated in. Include offices held and awards received.
Describe in the space provided below or attach additional sheets with email, if necessary.

     

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 Marilyn J. Reece Memorial
Undergraduate Scholarship Application
$2,000 for 1st or 2nd Year Undergraduates
Due Date: Monday, October 4, 2010

III. Employment History

Work Experience including full-time, part-time, co-op and summer employment. Describe
duties and responsibilities in the space provided below. Describe in the space provided below
or attach additional sheets with email, if necessary.

     

IV. Personal Statement: A statement about your career goals after graduation and why you
think that you should receive the scholarship award. Statement should not exceed 750 words
or three pages. Please write in the space provided below or attach additional sheets with
email, if necessary.

     

Email completed application and supporting documents to WTSLAScholarships@gmail.com

V. Recommendation: Submit by postal mail a signed original letter of recommendation by a

professor or job supervisor.

VI. Official Transcript: Submit by postal mail an original copy of your transcript sealed by
your school.

VII. Proof of Enrollment: Submit by postal mail a copy of your tuition receipt or current
registration card.

Send signed original letters of recommendation, original transcripts, proof of registration, and
any other documentation to the following address.

Melissa M. de la Peña, P.E.

Project Manager/Operations Lead
CH2M HILL
1000 Wilshire Blvd., 21st Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 228-8232

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