LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Your local office of the California Department of Transportation, District 1, in conjunction with the California Transportation Foundation and Caltrans Social Fund, is pleased to announce the availability of two $1,000 scholarships.

The scholarships are competitive and based upon the applicant's commitment to a career in transportation, academic record, and participation in extracurricular or community-related activities.

Financial need will serve as a higher priority when determining the winner of one of the scholarships.

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

– Must be a high school senior or first or second-year college student from or residing in Humboldt, Del Norte, Lake or Mendocino County.

– Must plan to pursue a career in transportation.

– Must provide an official transcript to verify Grade Point Average (GPA).

– Must provide a description of participation in extra-curricular and/or community-related activities.

– Letters of recommendation will be considered.

Applications must be postmarked by Friday, June 1.

For questions regarding the scholarship or for applications, contact Myles Cochrane, Public Information Officer at 707-445-6312 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Please note that students related to Caltrans' employees may apply.