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WTS Leadership Legacy Scholarship for Graduates

WTS Leadership Legacy Scholarship for Graduates

Applicable For:

Undergraduate Students & Graduate Students

Max Award Amount:

$5,000

Application Deadline:

21/11/2023
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About This Scholarship

The WTS Leadership Legacy Scholarship for Graduates is a program that provides financial assistance to women who are pursuing graduate studies in transportation or a related field such as engineering, urban planning, or public policy. The program is sponsored by the Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS), an organization dedicated to advancing women in transportation.

Applicants are required to submit an application, official transcripts, a resume, and an essay on their interest in transportation and how they plan to make a positive contribution to the field. They must also provide two letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with their academic and professional achievements.

Scholarship recipients are selected based on their academic achievement, financial need, and their potential to make a positive contribution to the transportation industry. The scholarship award is $5,000 and can be used to cover tuition, books, and other educational expenses.

Eligibility Criteria For WTS Leadership Legacy Scholarship for Graduates

The eligibility criteria for the WTS Leadership Legacy Scholarship for Graduates are as follows:

  • Gender: The applicant must identify as a woman.
  • Transportation industry: The applicant must be pursuing a graduate degree in a transportation-related field, such as civil engineering, urban planning, geography, or environmental studies.
  • Academic standing: The applicant must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Enrollment status: The applicant must be enrolled full-time or part-time at an accredited college or university in the state of Maryland or the District of Columbia.
  • U.S. citizenship: The applicant must be a citizen of the United States or have permanent residency status.
  • Leadership potential: The applicant must demonstrate leadership potential in the transportation industry through academic excellence, community involvement, or professional experience.
  • Membership: The applicant must be a member of the Women’s Transportation Seminar (WTS) or submit a membership application along with the scholarship application.
  • Application requirements: The applicant must submit a completed application form, an essay, official transcripts, and two letters of recommendation.

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