Richard P. Braun Transportation Scholarship

The Richard P. Braun Transportation Scholarship is given to University of Minnesota undergraduate students pursuing degrees related to transportation who have demonstrated academic merit and leadership skills. One scholarship is awarded per year.

The scholarship honors Richard P. Braun’s leadership in transportation within the Minnesota Department of Transportation and for founding CTS.

Recipients each receive a $1,000 scholarship award and a plaque from CTS. Awards may be disbursed as a taxable, lump-sum payment. Applications are reviewed by a subcommittee comprised of representation from the CTS Scholars, CTS Education and Engagement Council, and CTS staff. The awards are presented at the Center's Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon.


2024 Award Important Dates

  • Application deadline: Friday, February 23, 2024
  • Award recipient notification: Monday, April 1, 2024
  • CTS Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon: Monday, May 13, 2024

Award Criteria

  1. Student summary and resume reflection of how coursework, capstone project, internships, volunteer, and/or education activities have contributed to desire and interest in entering the transportation field (40 points).
  2. Experience in leadership positions and the description of how that experience will help with a future in a transportation-related career (30 points).
  3. Letter of recommendation confirming the applicant’s good character and explaining why the applicant should receive the award (30 points).

Application Process

Applications must be submitted using our online application form by Friday, February 23, 2024. You will be asked to attach the following materials:

  1. A resume highlighting relevant transportation coursework, work experience, and/or educational activities.
  2. A written letter of recommendation from an honorable, non-family member reference.

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Additional Information

  1. Applicants must be undergraduate students attending the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, with a preference for students in their junior or senior year.
  2. Applicants must be studying toward a degree in a transportation-related discipline.
  3. Applicants must be able to demonstrate academic merit.
  4. This award may be renewable to the recipient, provided the recipient demonstrates satisfactory progress toward a degree and continues to meet the criteria of the award.
  5. Applicants must be active students during semester of the award.
  6. The award will be presented at the CTS Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon. Students and advisors are invited to attend this event.

Award Recipients

View a list of recipients of the Richard P. Braun Transportation Scholarship.


Questions?

Please contact Carissa Frandrup, CTS program coordinator, at frand086@umn.edu.