RIO GRANDE VALLEY BRANCH

2022-2023 EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

GENERAL INFORMATION  

The Rio Grande Valley Branch of the Texas Chapter of the American Public Works Association (TPWA-RGV) established the TPWA-RGV Scholarship Fund in 2012.  The TPWA-RGV Scholarship (Scholarship) was created to provide financial assistance for the higher education of anyone seeking a certificate or degree in the fields of public works (see attached list for educational tracks/occupations that may be considered under the umbrella of Public Works).

It is the goal of the Branch to award up three (2) $500 Scholarships this year.  

ELIGIBILITY  

Requirements to apply for the TPWA-RGV Scholarship:

• Applicant must be a resident of the State of Texas 12 or more months prior to the date of application and live in Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr or Willacy County.  
• Applicant must not be related to any member on the Scholarship Committee.  
• Applicant cannot be the recipient of this scholarship in any previous year.  

and

• Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time student (at least 12 hours) in an undergraduate or (at least 9 hours) higher degree program.  

or  

• Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time student (at least 12 hours) in a technical school working toward a certificate or diploma with an anticipated minimum duration of one year.

or

• Applicant must be employed in a full-time position and enrolled as a part-time student (3+ hours) in an undergraduate or higher degree program or a technical school with an anticipated minimum duration of one year for which a certificate or diploma is awarded. 

or

• A graduating high school senior who will be a full-time student in an undergraduate degree program or a technical school with an anticipated minimum duration of one year for which a certificate or diploma is awarded.   

SELECTION  

Applicants must: 

(1) Complete the application.  

(2) Submit a letter of no more than two pages, single sided that address the following topics;  why the funding is desired and deserved, course of study, career field you are working toward, and why you chose the major and career field and;

(3.a) Submit a transcript from the most recent school attended or

(3.b) Submit a letter of recommendation from your current or most current employer. 

ADMINISTRATION

Applications must be submitted and received via email or mail on or before April 21, 2023. The Scholarship Committee will formally present the scholarship awards for approval at the May 2023 branch meeting of the Rio Grande Valley Branch, Texas Chapter of the American Public Works Association.

Scholarship funds will be paid to the scholarship recipient upon proof of registration or enrollment to an applicable school of higher education, and certification by the recipient that the eligibility requirements above are met. To request additional information or return the completed application, contact:

TPWA-RGV BRANCH, SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
ATTN: Mario Vela
CITY OF McALLEN, PUBLIC WORKS
4201 N. BENTSEN RD.
McALLEN, TX 78504
EMAIL: mvela@mcallen.net

Mail or Email Completed Application To:
TPWA – RGV Branch
Attn: Mario Vela
City of McAllen, Public Works Dept.
4201 N. Bentsen Rd.
McAllen, Texas 78504
mvela@mcallen.net