Few Want I.o.T. Scholarships
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ANNOUNCING that the closing date for applications for their various scholarships is May 31, the Institute of Transport state that in recent years the number of persons seeking them has been
"It is possible that would-be applicants are deterred by the possibility of formidable conditions of entry. But these are not onerous and, moreover, the machinery for dealing with applications is simple and straightforward," say the Institute.
" The applicant's only real task is to submit a well-thought-out plan of what he wants to do, supported by reasons of his own choice; some information of himself and one or two recommendations are also asked for."
' The scholarships comprise a C.M.U.A. road transport research fellowship, three Henry Spurrier memorial scholarships, a Sir William Chamberlain memorial scholarship and a Silver Jubilee scholarship. Their aggregate value is £1,750.
DRIVING LICENCE REBATES?
WHEN a suitable opportunity occurs. the Minister of Transport is to review the matter of coach and bus drivers who are nearing retirement age but are compelled to pay 15s. for one of the new three-year driving licences which may last for longer than they require.
Mr. F. McLeavy (Soc., Bradford East) raised the matter with the Minister last week, and asked whether pro rata repayments could be made for unexpired portions of public service vehicle driving licences.