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2015 Mid-America Transportation Center Scholars Program
October 28, 2015 – October 31, 2015
FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATIONTRAINING AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS
FHWA Office of Technical Services
Student Education & Training Programs• Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program
(DDETFP)
• Transportation Education Development Program (TEDP)
• Garrett A. Morgan Technology and Transportation Education Program (GAMTTEP)
• National Summer Transportation Institute Program (NSTI)
• Summer Transportation Internship ProgramDiverse Groups (STPDG)
• Federal Government Pathways Program
Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship ProgramPurpose: • To attract qualified students to the fields of transportation
education and research, and to advance transportation workforce development.
• Eligible participants are students pursing degrees in transportation-related disciplines starting from Sophomore Year to Doctoral level (Depending on fellowship category).
Awards: • Approximately 150 - 200 awards annuallyAmount: • $35,500 - $1,500
Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship ProgramNational Competitions: • Eisenhower Graduate (GRAD) Fellowships• Eisenhower Grants for Research Fellowships (GRF)• Eisenhower Intern Fellowships (EIF) Local Competitions:• Eisenhower Historically Black Colleges and Universities
(HBCU) Fellowships• Eisenhower Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCU)
Fellowships• Eisenhower Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) Fellowships• Eisenhower Community College (CC) Fellowship• Eisenhower TRB Minority Scholars Fellows Program (TRB)
Garrett A. Morgan Technology and Transportation Education Program
Improve the preparation of students, particularly women and minorities, in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through curriculum development and other activities
related to transportation.
Garrett A. Morgan Technology and Transportation Education Program
Program Objectives:• To build a bridge between America’s youth and the
transportation community;• To improve elementary and secondary (K-12) level
students’ skills in STEM through such means as curriculum development, internships, mentoring programs, and other transportation-related activities;
• To facilitate partnerships among government, academia, and the private sector;
• To increase understanding of the transportation industry and careers, and advance transportation workforce development.
• Administrating Office: • Technology Partnership Programs
National Summer Transportation Institute Program
To address the need of a diverse workforce in the 21st century and to promote greater awareness of career
opportunities within the transportation industry.
National Summer Transportation Institute Program
Purpose: • To promote awareness of Science, technology; engineering and
math (STEM) educational and career opportunities among disadvantaged and at-risk middle and high school students around the country.
Administrating Office: • Office of Civil Rights
Summer Transportation Internship Program Diverse GroupsPurpose:
To provide college/university students with hands-on experience and on-the-job training while working on current transportation-related topics and issues.
The STIPDG is open to all qualified applicants but is designed to provide qualified women, persons with disabilities, and members of diverse groups with summer opportunities in transportation where these groups have been under-represented.
Administrating Office: • Office of Civil Rights
2016 STIPDG application period is now OPEN!Application Deadline: January 15, 2016.
Pathways - Internship Program
Purpose: • Designed to provide students enrolled in a wide variety of
educational institutions with opportunities to work in agencies and explore Federal careers while still in school and while getting paid for the work performed.
• Students who successfully complete the program may be eligible for conversion to a permanent job in the civil service. Additional information about the Internship Program can be found at www.usajobs.gov/studentsandgrads/ .
Eligibility Requirements• U.S. Citizens in an accredited college; advanced degree
programs; or other qualifying educational institution pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate.
Fawn ThompsonUniversities and Grants Programs, Team Leader
Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program (DDETFP)
Garrett A. Morgan Technology and TransportationEducation Program (GAMTTEP)
Office of Civil Rights202-366-0693
National Summer Transportation Institute Program (NSTI)Summer Transportation Internship Program for Diverse Groups
(STIPDG)
For More Information
Thank You!
Fawn Thompson / Universities and Grants Programs, Team Leader / [email protected] / 404-562-3917