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Scholarships

Each year, the HTPA awards scholarships on a competitive basis to current undergraduate students and college‑bound high school seniors.
 
Application Requirements

Applicants must submit the following by April 15, 2026:

  • Completed Application (must be typed)
  • Certified Transcript mailed directly from the school
  • Essay (maximum 500 words)
Important:
  • Do not send certified mail, return receipt, or signature required.
  • Applications will not be picked up from the post office.
 
Essay Topics (Choose One)
 
Applicants must submit a thoughtfully prepared essay on one of the following topics:
 
  1. Which high school or college class has had the greatest impact on your life, and why?
  2. Describe a time when you had a mentor. What positive influence did they have on you at the time, and how has that experience shaped you moving forward?
  3. Tell us about a time when an idea or belief you held was challenged or changed.
  4. Envision three parallel versions of yourself based on paths not taken (past or future—your choice, such as a different hometown, career, or relationships). What wisdom would you take from each version to guide your life today?
  5. Identify a societal “rule” that is widely accepted but rarely questioned. Explain why you would challenge it and propose an alternative that could reshape how we live.
  6. How have you adapted to the emerging world of Artificial Intelligence, and what are your thoughts on its impact?
 
Essay Requirements
  • Maximum 500 words
  • Double spaced
  • Must be reviewed for proper grammar and punctuation
 
Eligibility Requirements

Eligible applicants include:
  • HTPA members
  • Dependents of HTPA members
  • Relatives of HTPA members
  • Applicants sponsored by an HTPA member
 
Sponsor Requirement
  • All scholarship applicants must be sponsored by an HTPA member in good standing.
  • A sponsoring member may sponsor no more than two applicants per year.
  • Members of the Scholarship Committee are not eligible to apply or sponsor applicants.
 
Application Instructions

All information entered on the scholarship application must be typed. Handwritten applications will not be accepted.

Steps to Complete the Application
  1. Download the PDF Scholarship Application. Click Here 
  2. Save the file to your computer.
  3. Open the file using Adobe Acrobat Reader.
  4. Click Tools.
  5. Select Fill & Sign.
  6. Enter your information in each field.
  7. Save the completed file.
  8. Print the application.
  9. Sign the application.
  10. Mail the completed application to the address below.
 
Transcript & GPA Requirements

Applicants must request a certified transcript and GPA from their high school or college registrar.
The transcript must be mailed directly from the school to the HTPA Scholarship Committee.
Requirements:
  • GPA must be reported on an unweighted 4.0 scale.
  • Schools using a weighted system (5.0 or higher) must convert the GPA to a 4.0 scale.
  • Only transcripts sent directly from the school will be accepted.
  • Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be considered.
 
Applicants who fail to meet the essay requirement or submit materials after the deadline will be disqualified.
All applications and transcripts must be postmarked no later than April 15, 2026.
 
Application Review & Verification
By submitting an application, applicants authorize the HTPA Scholarship Committee to verify all information provided.
Incomplete applications will not be reviewed, and the committee will not contact applicants for missing information.
 
Interview Process
The Scholarship Committee may request an interview with selected applicants at its discretion. If an interview is required, the applicant or their sponsor will be contacted in advance.
 
Scholarship Term & Limitations
  • Scholarships are awarded annually.
  • Funding applies to the academic year beginning no later than the fall semester following the award.
  • The Board of Directors determines the total scholarship funding each year.
  • At least two scholarships will be awarded to applicants pursuing a transportation‑related degree.
  • Students may compete for scholarships for a maximum of four years.
  • Applicants must reapply each year they wish to be considered.
 
Announcement of Awards

Scholarship recipients will be announced at an HTPA luncheon prior to the start of the fall semester.
 
Mailing Instructions

Before submitting, carefully review your application to ensure it is complete.
 
The completed application, essay, and certified transcript must be mailed to:
 
HTPA Scholarship Committee
C/O Solvay Chemicals
Attn: Shawn Gleason
12354 Westella Dr
Houston, TX 77077
 
 


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