¶ … award for continuing my matriculation as a master's student in Transportation Management will make an important difference in my academic and career goals. It will allow me to complete my Master of Science degree in Transportation Management, and provide me with the skills to reach my career goal of a full-time management position.

Academically, I have a long-standing commitment to excellence in professional education. Currently, I am pursuing a Master of Science degree in Transportation Management (MSTM) at the Mineta Transportation Institute of San Jose State University. Prior to my enrolment at San Jose, I earned a Bachelor of Civil Engineering degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology in December 1994.

As a registered Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California, I have seven years of professional experience, with five in a management capacity. In pursuing my MSc at San Jose State University, I am endeavouring to improve my existing management skills.

Ultimately, I wish to incorporate my skills within a full-time management position.

I am presently at a critical point in my academic career, as I am completing my fourth and fifth courses in the ten-course program at San Jose. As such, the receipt of a financial award would allow me to complete my matriculation in a program for which I have demonstrated my academic competency.

In addition, the receipt of this award would ensure that I am able to develop my career goals, and improve my management skills and abilities. In enabling my to meet these goals, I will be able to make a more meaningful contribution to the California Department of Transportation.

Completing an MSc in Transportation Management will help me to reach my academic and career goals. Without such an award, I am unsure if I will be able to continue my matriculation in my program.

As such, receipt of this award will make a crucial difference in my ability to reach my full potential in my chosen field.