$18,500 Available in Scholarships

The James A. Ditch Education Fund Announces:

Promoting Careers In Public Transportation

Jim Ditch was a founder of the Southern California Regional Transit Training Consortium (SCRTTC), now known as the California Transit Training Consortium (CTTC). His passion for training and education was unprecedented. This Education Fund was established in honor of Jim and provides much needed support to students who wish to pursue and/or advance their career in public transportation.

To apply click below or visit:

‍https://scholarships.cttc.com

APPLICATION DUE DATE — Oct 2nd, 2026

CRITERIA FOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANTS:

• Must be enrolled in a CTTC member college or employed by a CTTC member transit agency
• Must be currently enrolled in a minimum of 6 units of college or university
• Must be enrolled in at least one automotive/transportation course and express interest in the transportation industry
• Must have successfully completed at least one automotive/transportation course
• Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
• Must provide at least one letter of recommendation from an automotive/transportation instructor in PDF
• Must provide current unofficial college transcripts in PDF

Numerous scholarships awarded each year, up to $5,000 per individual.
Questions? Email scholarships@cttc.com or call 310-694-3969