The California Dump Truck Owners Association established the California Scholastic Program in 1991 to assist qualified students in achieving their goals in the pursuit of higher education. Seven scholarship awards are currently available each year, three for incoming Freshman; One at $2,250 and Two at $1,500. There are also four awards for continuing Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors, two at $1,000, one at $1,500 and one at $2,250.

Winning scholars will receive the awarded amount to be deposited in their name at the Financial Aid Office of the Campus of their choice, for use when purchasing books, supplies and tuition fees.

The Freshman Scholarship Application and the Continuing College Scholarship Application are unique. Please submit the appropriate application.

Eligible Students

1. Must be the son, daughter, or grandchild of CDTOA member/affiliate member or their employee.
   
   
2. Must be enrolled in a junior college or university. High school seniors must intend to enroll for the full semester of this application submission year.
   
   
3. Must carry at least 12 units.
   
4. Minimum GPA:
   A. High school students must maintain a 3.0 GPA.
   B. College students must maintain a current year of 3.0 GPA.

Application Submission Requirements

1. Application form must be typed.
   
   
2. Essay 200 words or less by applicant about his/her goals. Must state personal qualities that you possess and consider necessary to be successful in your college major.
   
   
3. Letter of recommendation authored by the sponsoring member or affiliate named on application. Intent of the letter is for sponsoring member or affiliate to acknowledge the applicants relationship.
   
   
4. Character reference prepared by any individual not related to applicant.
   
   
5. Transcript copy four (4) year for high school seniors applying.
   (Official sealed transcripts only)
   
   
6. College Transcript copy for continuing college students.
   (Official sealed transcripts only)
   
   
7. Include recent photo. Photos are held separate from the application. The photos are used for publication purposes in the California Transportation News magazine.
   
   
8. Sign and date application. Applications received without your signature and date will not be considered.

Application On-Line

Applications can be viewed and printed.
Please refer to Scholarship Fund page.
All applications are in Acrobat PDF format.

The above requirements must be included with each Scholarship Application.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Package must be postmarked and mailed to the address shown below by the acceptance date March 31 for freshman or July 31 for Continuing College students.

Submit Application to:

California Dump Truck Owners Association
Scholarship Committee
334 N. Euclid Avenue
Upland, CA 91786-603