The TPTA Emerging Leader Scholarship 

Scholarship Establishment and Purpose

The TPTA Board of Directors established the Emerging Leader Scholarship to posthumously honor board members whose commitment to our industry and public service helped to advance parking and transportation. 

Looking towards the future, we seek to reward emerging leaders who demonstrate integrity and innovation with a commitment to public service or the parking and mobility industries.

Complete the application by March 1.

Scholarship Details 

  • Scholarship Award of $2,500

  • The award recipient also receives a two‐year TPTA membership

Academic Requirements

Student with a GPA of at least 3.0 from an accredited Community College/University.

  • Currently enrolled and taking a minimum of 12 credit hours.

  • Pursuing studies for a career in public service, parking and transportation, or similar field.

  • Undergraduate applicants must have completed at least 30 undergraduate hours

  • Graduate applicants must provide transcript of undergraduate degree from accredited university. 

  • Must have worked successfully in a position in the service industry for at least two years.

  • Must have volunteered at least 25 hours over the past two years – Signed documentation from a 501 (C) (3) organization with attesting to volunteer hours.

Eligibilty

  • Students pursuing a career in public service, parking and transportation or similar field.

  • Ineligible - TPTA Board members and their immediate family members

  • The scholarship winner will be recognized at the annual TPTA conference.