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*2013 National Park Transportation Scholars Program*

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*Applications are now being accepted for the 2013 National Park
Transportation Scholars Program*

*Click here to
apply*<https://www.enotrans.org/course/national-park-foundation-transportation-scholars-program>
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The National Park Transportation Scholars Program gives transportation
specialists a unique opportunity for career development and public service.
The Scholars Program places transportation professionals, as well as
master's and doctoral candidates in the fields of transportation,
engineering, and planning, in National Parks across the country to assist
Park Service staff in developing transportation solutions that preserve
valuable resources and enhance the visitor experience.****

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Assignments begin in late June and last 12 months. Each scholar will
receive a stipend of $50,000 for the 12-month assignment. Park projects
involve transportation planning and analysis, coordination with local
communities, environmental and traffic studies, and other
transportation-related tasks.****

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*Who Should Apply*****

U.S. Citizens with substantial knowledge and expertise in transportation
planning or a related area are eligible to apply to become a National Park
Transportation Scholar. The program is open to graduate students and
transportation professionals who are 1-3 years post graduation.****

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*How to Apply*****

Applicants are required to submit packets consisting of:****

• The Application Cover Sheet. *Click here to
download*<https://www.enotrans.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/applicationcover2.pdf>
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• Resume****

• Statement of interest (no more than 1000 words).****

• Letter of recommendation from a current or past supervisor or an
academic advisor who can attest to your knowledge and skills.****

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*2013 Scholar Assignments*****

(Detailed descriptions provided at
http://www.enotrans.org<https://www.enotrans.org/course/national-park-foundation-transportation-scholars-program>
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*Park** * *
Duration*****

Bandelier National Monument
12 months****

Cuyahoga Valley National Park
12 months****

Lowell National Historical Park
12 months****

National Mall & Memorial Parks
12
months****

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*Completed application packets must be received by 5:00 pm EST on February
18, 2012***

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*Send application packets to:*****

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Eno Center for Transportation****

Attn: Erin Shumate****

1250 I Street, NW, Suite 750****

Washington, DC 20005****

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Applications may also be emailed to (eshumate@enotrans.org).****

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*Questions?*****

Contact Erin Shumate of the Eno Staff at 202-879-4703.****

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