2009 Navajo Division of Transportation

Engineering Majors Scholarship Essay Contest

 

The Navajo Division of Transportation (Navajo DOT) is proud to announce the 2009 Navajo Division of Transportation Conference scholarships which will be awarded to enrolled engineering majors college students who are sophomores, juniors and seniors.  The contest will consist of a one page letter of interest and a four page essay (double space/12 pitch font) answering two questions:

 

1.         What transportation issues are you aware of on the Navajo Nation?

2.         If you were the ultimate decision-maker for the Navajo Division of Transportation, what would you do to solve these issues?

 

Essays should be as specific as necessary to promote your view(s).  The following criteria will be used to assess the essays:

            Category:                                                                                          Weight:

1.         Actuality of issue – issue is directly related to the Navajo Nation                  25%

2.         Realistic resolution – solution can actually be implemented              35%

3.         Innovative ideas – solutions are unique, using original ideas             25%

4.         Writing ability – mechanical, grammatical, and spelling                                  15%

 

Essay submission must be received by the Navajo Division of Transportation by Thursday, October 15, 2009 – 3:00 PM (Navajo Nation Time).  Submit a complete packet to Lemont Yazzie, Sr., at lyazzie@navajodot.org.  All incomplete packets will be automatically disqualified.  Upon submission, the top seven essays in each academic standing, as determined by Navajo DOT, will be reviewed by Professional Engineers Group.  The Engineers group will determine final scholarship recipients.  All submissions become the property of Navajo DOT.  All award decisions are final.

 

SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNTS (Awards will be made directly to the enrolled college financial aid office):

                        Sophomores                          2 Awards at $1,000.00 Each

                        Juniors                                                2 Awards at $1,500.00 Each

                        Seniors                                                2 Awards at $2,000.00 Each

 

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

            Letter of Interest and Essay

            Must be enrolled in a fully accredited college or university

            Verification of a 3.0 Cumulative GPA on a 4.0 Scale (advisors transcript)

            Verification of class status and full time enrollment (official advisor letter)

            Verification of Navajo Nation enrollment (Census Office)

            Authorization to use image, name and essay for publication purposes (letter of authorization)

            Award winners must provide 3 minute video to be shown at Navajo Transportation Conference

 

For more information, contact Mr. Lemont Yazzie, Sr., GIS Supervisor, at (928) 871-6498 or lyazzie@navajodot.org.