GCAPT Scholarship

Established May 2006

The Gulf Coast Association for Pupil Transportation Scholarship is sponsored and
administered by the Gulf Coast Association for Pupil Transportation (GCAPT). The GCAPT is
an affiliate chapter of the Texas Association for Pupil Transportation (TAPT). The GCAPT
Scholarship was created by the Executive Committee under the direction of President
Marisa Weisinger to continue the education of our most valuable assets – our children.

The scholarship is provided for a family member of a current member of the GCAPT to help
further their educational opportunities.

This scholarship will provide a one-time grant of $1000.00 for the selected participant
for either an approved two year or four year program resulting in a vocational or
academic degree.

ELIGIBILITY:

1. Family member of a current member of GCAPT. (Son, Daughter, Stepchild, Grandson
   or Granddaughter)
2. Graduating senior of an accredited Texas High School.
3. Eligible for admission in selected educational institution.
4. Maintain acceptable attendance and scholastic performance each semester.
5. Recipient must be present at the GCAPT June meeting in order to receive the
   scholarship.

SELECTION:

The scholarship recipient will be chosen from written applications and possible
personal interviews by the scholarship selection committee. The selection committee
shall consist of the GCAPT current President (or his/her designee), President-Elect,
Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer and Past- President.

APPLICATION:

Written application must be submitted to the committee by June 1st, of the year in which
the scholarship is to be granted. The application must include:

1. Applicant name, address and phone number.
2. High school from which applicant graduated.
3. Name and relationship of member of GCAPT.
4. Educational institution which applicant wishes to attend.
5. A written statement of the educational goals and objectives of the applicant.
6. A written statement of the applicants outside activities and service.
7. A written statement from the applicant’s high school counselor as to the appropriateness and obtainability of the applicant’s educational goals.
8. A written statement from the applicant’s high school principal as to the applicant’s attendance and personal character.

Complete in written form and e-mail to: jfergerson2@kleinisd.net