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The annual Laptop Scholarship Essay Contest awarded 40 San Diego County High School students (grades 9 - 12) with best scored essays on this year's prompt with a new laptop. A ceremony to commemorate their achievements took place on January 26. Essay Prompt: The San Diego County of Governments (SANDAG), the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) and North County Transit District (NCTD) launched a temporary pilot program offering free transit access to youth 18 and under. For the 2022 Laptop Scholarship Essay Contest, sponsored by Reyes Coca-Cola, students wrote a persuasive essay on the...

The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS), Reyes Coca-Cola and San Diego County Office of Education are proud to announce the 2021Laptop Scholarship Essay Contest for high school students across San Diego County. The 40 high school students with the best scored essays will walk away with a brand new laptop and other great prizes! Contest begins March, 8, 2021. This contest has ended. 40 winners have been announced. Congratulations to all the winners! Watch the virtual celebration here! Video of 2021 Laptop Scholarship Awards Ceremony Essay Prompt: The Metropolitan Transit System will be...

Would a new laptop help set you up for success at school? We thought so! The Metropolitan Transit System (MTS), Coca-Cola and the San Diego County Office of Education will be giving away 40 laptops this spring! Students enrolled in a San Diego County High School (in grades 9-12) are eligible to apply for the 2020 Laptop Scholarship Essay Contest. Essays now being accepted through Friday, April 10, 2020 Essay Prompt: Developing a shared vision for transit in San Diego: As MTS develops the Elevate SD 2020 plan to expand and improve public transportation in San Diego, it’s important for the next...

Would a new laptop help set you up for success at school? We thought so! The Metropolitan Transit System (MTS), Coca-Cola and the San Diego County Office of Education will be giving away 40 laptops this spring! Students enrolled in a San Diego County High School (in grades 9-12) are eligible to apply for the 2019 Laptop Scholarship Essay Contest. Essay Prompt: MTS recently approved changes to lower the cost of a Youth Transit Pass from $36 to $23 a month. Write an essay outlining whether you think lower monthly passes will help more students ride MTS: why or why not? Identify three benefits...

Would a new laptop help set you up for success at school? We thought so! The Metropolitan Transit System (MTS), Coca-Cola and the San Diego County Office of Education will be giving away 40 laptops this spring! Students enrolled in a San Diego County High School (in grades 9-12) are eligible to apply for the 2018 Laptop Scholarship Essay Contest. Essay Prompt: What are some reasons San Diegans might want to choose public transit over driving a personal vehicle? Whether young or old, a single college student or a family, MTS has services for all types of San Diegans. Write a persuasive essay...

Would a new laptop help set-you up for success at school? We thought so! MTS, Coca-Cola and the San Diego County Office of Education will be giving away 40 laptops this spring! Students enrolled in a San Diego County High School (in grades 9-12) are eligible to apply for the 2017 Laptop Scholarship Contest. The 2017 Laptop Scholarship Contest will be an advertising contest! Here's how it works: Brainstorm an advertising campaign to promote MTS to potential bus and/or Trolley riders. Write a one to two-page summary identifying your target audience , message strategy and design inspiration ...

High School Seniors: Would you like a new laptop to help set you on the path to success in college? Apply for the Laptop Scholarship Essay Contest by April 6 to be eligible to win! Presented by the Metropolitan Transit System (MTS), Coca-Cola and the San Diego County Office of Education, 40 high school seniors with the highest ranked essays will receive a brand new laptop and backpack. To be eligible to win, students must be enrolled in a San Diego County high school and slated to graduate in Spring 2016, complete the application (link below), and submit an essay addressing the prompt by the...

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What do you think is most important to keep San Diego moving forward? Do you have thoughts or ideas about how to keep the San Diego region moving forward? Do you want to see more investment in new and improved transit services, strengthening the highway network, or enhancing local transportation by investing in roadway, bikeway, pedestrian, and transit upgrades? Or do you want to increase investments to reduce the risk of wildfires? Or maybe focus on cleaning up and restoring water quality in lakes, rivers, and beaches? The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) wants to hear your...

What do you think is most important to keep San Diego moving forward? Do you have thoughts or ideas about how to keep the San Diego region moving forward? Do you want to see more investment in new and improved transit services, strengthening the highway network, or enhancing local transportation by investing in roadway, bikeway, pedestrian, and transit upgrades? Or do you want to increase investments to reduce the risk of wildfires? Or maybe focus on cleaning up and restoring water quality in lakes, rivers, and beaches? The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) wants to hear your...