As a part of its program of work, the Foundation provides scholarships to students in the transportation field, in senior college, junior college, and vocational schools. Employees of TMTA member companies, along with their immediate family, are eligible for scholarships, awarded annually. The Foundation is also interested in funding graduate research projects at Texas Universities.

Several ideas have been developed by the Foundation that portray a positive image about the Texas trucking industry. These include external projects, such as brochures, public service announcements, industry advertisements and public school programs, and internal projects like driver/employee recognition programs. When possible, the Foundation welcomes the opportunity to join other organizations in their efforts relating to highway safety.

The Foundation depends on the support of those within the trucking industry. The proceeds from the annual Foundation golf tournament and silent and live auctions fund the bulk of Foundation activities and projects. The rest of the funds are provided in gifts from member companies and individuals. One type of gift is the corporate gift, which may be earmarked for specific types of research, educational projects, or scholarships. Another is the memorial gift, an appropriate way to honor the memory of an individual or family in the transportation industry. Lastly there are special occasion gifts, a unique way to mark a happy event in the life of a colleague or friend. The support of all these events and projects results in services turned directly back into those who make up our industry throughout the state of Texas.

• 2010 - Amanda Sorenson, Skinner Transportation Inc.
• 2009 - Lacey Sarver, Dart Transit Co.

Foundation Scholarship for Member Company Employees or Their Dependent Children

Drivers, dock workers, mechanics, office personnel - they are among the thousands of people each day who contribute to a strong, efficient motor transportation industry in Texas.

Many of these workers are or have dependents who are pursuing studies toward a higher education. The Texas Motor Transportation Foundation would like to help some of these students in their efforts by providing scholarships to Texas Motor Transportation Association (TMTA) company member employees or their dependents.

Scholarship recipients will be selected on the basis of their academic achievement, community involvement and financial need. The Foundation will provide financial assistance for college and trade school students. Scholarships may be used to meet such expenses as tuition, books, and housing.

The TMTA Foundation is a non-profit educational, public relations, research and community service organization created by the Texas Motor Transportation Association to promote the truck and bus industry to the people of Texas. TMTA represents more than 1,200 truck lines and allied industries operating in Texas.

Eligibility

Applicants must be high school graduates or seniors, and they must be an employee or a dependent of someone employed by a company with membership in the Texas Motor Transportation Association.

Application

A student seeking a scholarship should complete the attached application form and send it to the TMTA Foundation along with a recent black and white photograph, a certified copy of your transcript, one to three letters of recommendation and an accompanying letter of intent. This letter should include information on current and planned studies, career goals, interests, and the reason for applying for the scholarship.

Selection

Scholarship recipients will be chosen by the Board of Trustees of the Texas Motor Transportation Foundation and the scholarship funds will be sent directly to the recipient's school. The Board of Trustees comprise 15 members, at least three of whom are public trustees outside the motor transportation industry.

Application Deadline

The 2011-2012 scholarship application must be received by close of business, Friday, May 27, 2011 to be considered.

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Questions? Please contact Jesse Dominguez 800.727.7135.

Although gifts of cash are most common, there are various and equally important ways to support the Foundation in its educational efforts.

The TMTA Foundation greatly appreciates all gifts regardless of size. For more information on how to make a donation to the Foundation, or to request a scholarship application, please call Lance Shillingburg at 1-800-727-7135.