District 1 Scholarship Program
The 2025 Scholarship Program is now accepting applications.
The California Department of Transportation, District 1, in conjunction with the California Transportation Foundation (CTF) and Caltrans Social Fund, is offering one $2,250 scholarship to support the professional growth and development of a student seeking a career in transportation.
High school seniors or college undergraduates who are from or are living in Caltrans District 1 (includes the counties of Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake and Mendocino) are eligible to apply.
To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must:
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Plan to pursue a career in transportation.
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Attend or be accepted to a post-secondary institute (college/university/vocational/technical school) in California.
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Provide an official transcript to verify Grade Point Average (GPA).
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Include a description of participation in extra-curricular and/or community-related activities.
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Write an essay (250-600 words) telling us about yourself and why you're interested in a career in transportation.
Letters of recommendation will be considered but are not required. Please note that students related to Caltrans employees may apply.
Please contact Public Information Officer Meriah Miracle with questions.
Apply online at https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/program/CaltransDistrict1-2025.
Application deadline: Thursday, June 12
2024 scholarship recipient Layla Mckenzie
