Scholarship Recipients 2024

“Earning an APTF scholarship would lessen the financial burden of attending USC and, as such, I view earning this scholarship as an investment in my future.”

“I have a deep passion for global mobility. We need more leaders in public transportation to provide better mobility options to the world.”

“The APTF scholarship aligns with my commitment to advancing equitable and sustainable transportation systems, particularly in underserved communities.”

“I’m interested in working in federal transportation policy and analyzing economic inequities in transit.”

“The APTF is helping me afford my graduate program. The resources and opportunities provided by APTA have supported my growth in the industry.”

“I believe in the transformative power of public transportation to connect communities, create opportunities, and make a real difference in the world.”

“My career is focused on transforming urban transit through cutting-edge technology and creating efficient and inclusive transit solutions for communities.”

“I applied for this scholarship to further my research. As I enter the job market, the scholarship will allow me more time to explore and assess my career opportunities.”

“I research transit resilience. This award will facilitate my contributions to sustainable and resilient transit planning, which I am passionate about.”

“Multiple disabilities leave me unable to work enough hours to offset my expenses while going to school. This scholarship would allow me to focus on my academic studies without compromising my wellbeing.”

“My commitment is to explore how interconnected infrastructures (including public transportation) in rural Alaska can be managed more effectively to ensure resilience.”

“I was motivated by my strong and long-standing interest in public transportation as my main field of study and preferred career field.”

“I will be attending the University of California, Berkeley and working toward a Master’s of City Planning degree. An APTF scholarship will provide unexpected but much appreciated support.”

“I decided to join APTA because of my interest in the public transportation industry.”

“I hope to pursue a career in my future that makes public transportation more accessible to communities that need it.”

“I have become interested in public transportation as a career. I applied to the APTF scholarship program to help support my education and career goals.”

“I applied to the APTF to deepen my engagement with the transit community and support the advancement of my Ph.D. dissertation on fare-free transit.”

“I am currently enrolled in a community college, but I intend to use the money from the APTF scholarship to help pay for a four-year college and pursue my major in city and regional planning.”

“This scholarship would lessen my reliance on credit cards to pay each semester’s fees. My education would allow me to develop frameworks for transit-oriented and data-driven decision making.”

“The APTF Scholarship Program will help me to contribute to sustainable and innovative solutions to enhance mobility and community development.”

“I applied to the APTF scholarship program to expand my network, meet other transit professionals and students, and lessen my graduate expenses.”

“I applied to the APTF scholarship program so I could focus on improving the transportation experience for all San Francisco Bay Area residents and visitors.”

“I applied to pursue a career centered on helping people through transportation. I am excited about the APTF Mentorship Program, which will connect me with professionals in the industry.”

“I applied for the APTF scholarship to help offset rising college costs and as an endorsement of my commitment to civil engineering.”

“I applied for the APTF scholarship to help bridge the gaps in my financial package, hoping that it would help me fully focus on my PhD research without financial concerns.”

“This scholarship will allow me to achieve my academic goals and let my family (who came to the U.S. as refugees) dedicate energy towards our financial needs.”

“I applied to the APTF scholarship to assist me in achieving a degree that will allow me to provide knowledge, skill, and passion to the public transportation field.”

“I want to pursue a career in land-use planning and policy because people’s relationship with public transit is mediated by decisions that determine accessibility and utility of transit.”

“I want to learn tools to efficiently manage my time and work more collaboratively in this changing work environment. This investment will support my growth in my agency and the transportation industry.”

“I have an interest in advocacy in transportation planning for creating greater accessibility.”

“The APTF scholarship would allow me to focus on improving global transportation systems and connect with industry professionals for impactful collaborations.”

“As a first generation American, this scholarship would support my educational goals, relieve my family from immense financial pressure, and enable me to pursue my dreams and contribute positively to my community and the transportation industry.”

“The award will significantly ease the burden of my educational expenses, allowing me to focus more on my studies and less on financial challenges.”

“I am a non-traditional grad student, mother of two, and lifelong public transit enthusiast. This scholarship will help me finish my Master’s so I can begin working in the transit field.”

“The goals of APTA align with my goals of continuing to advocate for marginalized communities and contributing to the development of more inclusive and effective transit systems.”

“As an aspiring transit professional, I applied to the APTF scholarship because I believe APTA truly works to educate, innovate, and improve the lives of transit users.”

“My goal is to contribute to the development of innovative solutions that enhance passenger safety and improve the overall public transit experience.”

“I have a passion for optimizing paratransit services. This will allow me to research, engage with industry professionals, and contribute to meaningful projects in public transportation.”

“I have a commitment to using data science to transform public transportation and am inspired to pursue innovative solutions that can make a real difference in our communities.”

“Receiving the APTF Scholarship allowed me to focus on my studies and pursue internships and part-time employment opportunities in public transportation.”

“I applied to the APTF’s scholarship program because I’m passionate about engineering and want to advance my skills in applying innovative solutions.”

“I applied for the scholarship to alleviate financial challenges as a PhD student and to build connections within the transportation field.”

“This scholarship aligns with my passion for improving public transit systems and will help me contribute more effectively to the future of transportation in San Antonio.”