Summer Transportation Institue Program

 

 

 

 

Virginia State University host each year the Summer Transportation Institute Program (STIP) for secondary school students. The program is held in early June. The purpose of the Institute is to create awareness and stimulate interest in secondary school students to take full advantage of the opportunities that exist in the transportation industry. STIP is sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and is opened to students attending public and private secondary schools across the state. The Institute is an extremely intense and structured learning opportunity for youth in the secondary school systems of Virginia.

 

The curriculum will expose students to new frontiers and adventures such as highway design, transportation of people and cargo, intermodalism, laws, regulations, safety, and career opportunities. In addition, students will participate in SAT preparation courses, computer training, academic enhancement activities, field trips, and student projects.

Approximately fourteen (14) rising ninth and tenth grade students will receive full scholarships to participate in the four-week summer program. Scholarships will include the following:

 

Application forms are provided to public and private secondary schools across the state. Guidance counselors should identify two students for the Summer Transportation Program and assist them with completing the forms in the application package. Notification of scholarship award will be made by the Summer Transportation Institute Program to each of the selected students. The following criteria will be used in the selection of scholarship recipients:

Students must:

• be in the 9th or 10th grade for the current school year.

• have completed or be qualified to enroll in Pre-Algebra.

• have cumulative grade point average 2.0 on a 4.0 scale (minimum).

• have an interest in Engineering, Science, Transportation, or Technology related career.

• have at least two letters of recommendation.

• provide standardized test score(s).

• provide transcript

 

The selection team will also consider the geographical location of applicants to ensure representation from all regions of the State. Please consult with your science, mathematics and technology education teachers for the names of potential students who may qualify for the Institute.

 

Return all applications to the address Dr. Ali A. Ansari, Director

Summer Transportation Institute Program (STIP)

Virginia State University

Department of Engineering and Technology           
P. O. Box 9212

Petersburg, VA 23806

Thank you for your assistance.

Sincerely yours,

Dr. Ali A. Ansari (804) 524-5566

Project Director