Purpose
The Southwest Parking Association strongly encourages professional development within the parking industry. To support this goal, each year the association will give $1,000 to provide financial assistance to SWPA members attending a parking conference, training workshop or seminar. Preference is given to SWPA and International Parking Institute (IPI) sponsored events.
Qualifications
To be eligible for a SWPA Scholarship, an applicant must:
- Be a member of SWPA
- Be employed in the parking/transportation industry for at least 1 year
- Include a recommendation by his/her employer/supervisor
- Provide a complete application package by the stated deadline below
Application Process
Complete the application and required attachments and send via mail
or fax to:
SWPA Scholarship Committee
Attn: Andie Graessle
The University of Arizona
Parking & Transportation Services 1117 E 6th Street
Tucson AZ 85721
Fax (520) 621-7055 |
Attn: Randy Garmon
Sales Representative
Tpac, a Division of Kiewit Western Co.
3052 S. 19th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85009
602.262.1374 FAX |
SWPA does expect the requesting organization to pay a portion of the expenses. Expenses may include registration, travel expense, meals and/or lodging. The financial assistance will vary depending upon the number of organizations requesting funds. For additional information, please email the Committee Chair, Linda Riegel.
Required Attachments
- Cover Letter which includes your career interests and goals, an explanation of why financial assistance would be beneficial to you/your organization, and how the scholarship will help your current position
- Resume
- Letter of recommendation from your employer/supervisor
- Scholarship Application: Click here to print the application in HTML format or PDF format.
- DEADLINE: The required materials must be submitted to each committee member listed above at least 45 days prior to the training or conference date.
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