SHERWOOD SCHOLARSHIP

SHERWOOD SCHOLARSHIP

Est. 6/2001

The Diane Sherwood Scholarship is administered and awarded by the Texas Association for Pupil Transportation in honor of Diane Sherwood, who served as Executive Secretary of the Association for many years. The Scholarship was established to honor a woman who has often been called the ‘First Lady of Transportation’.

Ms. Sherwood was the first woman to direct a pupil transportation department in Texas. Her leadership and guidance set the example for women in pupil transportation. The rapid growth and success of the TAPT in it’s 29 year history, can largely be attributed to Ms. Sherwood. To recognize her contribution, the Sherwood Scholarship was set up at the request of and through the sponsorship of Tom Guyton, TAPCO Adv. The fund is co-sponsored by Jack Connell, Longhorn Bus Sales.

The scholarship provides a one time grant of $1,000 for a selected applicant for either an approved two-year of four-year program resulting in a vocational or academic degree.

ELIGIBILITY:

Family member of a current member of the TAPT. (Son, Daughter, Grandson or Granddaughter) A graduating senior of an accredited Texas high school or currently enrolled in a college or university. Eligible for admission in selected educational institution or currently attending an institution of higher learning. (Full or part-time)

SELECTION:

The Scholarship Selection Committee will choose the scholarship recipient from written applications and possible personal interviews. The selection committee shall consist of the TAPT President or his/her designee and the five Area Directors of the TAPT Executive Committee.

APPLICATION:

Written application must be submitted to the committee by April 15th, of the current year. The application must include:

Applicant’s name, address, phone number and e-mail address (if available)

High school from which the applicant graduated

Name of and relationship to the member of TAPT

Educational institution which applicant wishes to attend or is currently attending

A written statement of the education goals and objectives of the applicant

A written statement of the applicant’s outside activities and service

A written statement from the applicant’s high school counselor or college advisor/instructor as to the appropriateness of the applicant’s character and the obtainability of his/her educational goals

A written statement from a TAPT member, who is not related to the applicant , regarding the applicant’s personal character

Completed application should be mailed to TAPT, P.O. Box 996, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609. For further information, please contact Jolene Hawkins, TAPT Executive Secretary, at (866) 561-2121.

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