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 Executive Committee created this scholarship to help 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. A graduating senior of an accredited Texas High School.
3. Eligible for admission to a selected educational institution.
4. Maintain acceptable attendance and scholastic performance each semester.
5. The recipient(s) will be notified by email by June 15th 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 the applicant graduated.
3. Name and relationship of a member of GCAPT.
4. Educational institution that the applicant wishes to attend.
5. A written statement of the applicant’s educational goals and objectives.
6. A written statement of the applicant’s outside activities and service.
7. A written statement from the applicant’s high school counselor regarding 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 email to: royallokloeber@katyisd.org