Nicole Washington Scholarship

TYPE: School Specific (Morgan State University)

AMOUNT: $1500

DEADLINE: March 31st

WEBSITE: https://www.morgan.edu/school_of_engineering/research_centers/national_transportation_center/education_initiatives/scholarships_and_fellowships/nicole_washington_scholarship.html

ONLINE APPLICATION: See website for more information.

DESCRIPTION: The Baltimore chapter of the Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS) offers a scholarship of $1,500 to a female student from Morgan State University in memory of alumna Nicole C. Washington.

Washington, a beloved wife, mother, friend and colleague, lost her battle with breast cancer on Sept. 16, 2013. She served as the Scholarship   Chair of the WTS Baltimore Chapter and brought her zeal for life to the "proposed" list of new and exciting fundraisers that were in the      works to raise funds for the scholarship program. Her most recent post prior to her untimely death was as Deputy Director of MDOT's Office   of Minority Business Enterprise, an achievement that truly "advanced" the position of women in transportation. Before that, she served in a    variety of positions during 13 years at the Maryland State Highway Administration and moved through the ranks from an entry-level project engineer to an assistant division chief. Nicole held a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Morgan State University and Master of Business Administration from the University of Baltimore.

Applicants must be:

• A returning student at Morgan State University's Civil Engineering Department and must be enrolled full time (at least 12 hours)

• Studying for an undergraduate degree for the first time

• A United States citizen or a non-citizen who is able to apply for federal student aid

• A permanent resident of Maryland

Academic Excellence Applicants should:

• Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale

• Major in Civil Engineering

• Demonstrate skilled writing ability

• Have an interest in the Transportation Profession

Citizenship, Character and Serious-Mindedness Applicants should:

• Demonstrate a desire to make a meaningful contribution to society both present and future

• Be involved in a balance of community, school and work activities

• Pursue goals and aspirations with integrity, resolution, self-discipline and judgment

• Be willing to volunteer at one (1) WTS event to promote the transportation industry to young women