2026 Marian Smith-Langsner Memorial Scholarship
Description
The California Transportation Foundation (CTF), a nonprofit organization, announces one $750 scholarship: the Marian Smith-Langsner Memorial Scholarship for the academic year 2025/2026.
Applicants must be a college/university undergraduate majoring in Human Resources, interested in pursuing a career in transportation after graduation, and affiliated with Caltrans. Current student assistants, volunteers, and sons or daughters of Caltrans employees are eligible to apply. The award of the scholarship is based on the applicant’s commitment to a career in transportation, current job skills, and academic record. Financial need may be considered, but it is not a primary factor.
2026 MARIAN SMITH-LANGSNER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Selection Process
Applicants must meet the following general criteria:
· Must be a United States citizen, permanent resident, or documented international student.
· Must be a college/university undergraduate majoring in Human Resources.
· Must plan to pursue a career in transportation after graduation.
· Must be affiliated with Caltrans.
· Must provide an official transcript and proof of current enrollment.
· Must provide a sealed letter of recommendation from a school faculty member.
· OR provide a sealed letter of recommendation from a work supervisor.
· Cannot have received a CTF scholarship within the last two years.
The Marian Smith-Langsner Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually by CTF in honor of Marian Smith-Langsner, a former Personnel Officer for the old Division of Highways. The Marian Smith-Langsner Memorial Scholarship funds are administered by CTF, a nonprofit organization established in 1988 to “Promote and Recognize Excellence in California Transportation.” It is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with tax exempt status. The Federal EIN # is 68-0165257.
