WTS Foundation 2023 Corporate Sponsor Scholarship Application

The WTS Foundation fosters the development of women and girls in the transportation field by encouraging bright new professionals and students to undertake careers in the area of transportation. One way to accomplish this goal is by awarding the WTS Foundation Corporate Partner Scholarship(s) to women or those that identify as female, who want to pursue studies in transportation or a related field, providing steppingstones to help plan for a bright future in an exciting, always advancing career. In 2023, there are three $5,000 Strategic Scholarships available to be named and presented by the sponsoring companies: HDR, HNTB and WSP.

Applications are due by Friday, March 10, 2023, and applicants will be notified by Friday, March 31, 2023, of their acceptance.  Scholarships will be presented at the WTS Annual Conference in Atlanta, Georgia during the Gala and Awards Dinner on Thursday, May 11, 2023, and attendance is strongly recommended.  As part of acceptance of the scholarship, the awardees will receive a complimentary registration to the Annual Conference. In addition, the WTS Foundation will support the applicant in attending the 2023 Annual Conference to receive the scholarship: with support of an economy flight and two-night stay at the conference hotel.

The HDR, HNTB and WSP Scholarships are $5,000 each. The minimum criteria for selection are:

  • Applicant must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program.
  • GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • Currently enrolled in a transportation-related field, such as transportation engineering, planning, finance, or logistics.
  • Plans to pursue a career in a transportation-related field.

Personal information

First Name*
Current Address
Address- Canadian
Permanent Address

Educational Information

Graduation Date*
School Address
Please list any activities you participate in and your roles and responsibilities.
Enter N/A if high school senior and you have not yet selected your college/university.
College/ University Address
College/ University Address - If Canadian
Expected Graduation Date
List any school, professional, or community activities you have participated in. Include offices held and awards received.

Employment History

List full-time, part-time, co-op and summer employment. Briefly describe duties and responsibilities.
Please explain

Recommendation

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Essay Questions

A statement about career goals and/or continuing education after graduation and why you think that you should receive the scholarship award. Applicants may address their views on the impact of women and women leadership in the planning, designing, and building of transportation. Statement should not exceed 500 words.

Proof of Enrollment

Proof of Enrollment*
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Attach a copy of your tuition receipt or current registration card

Demographic Information

WTS is committed to recognizing the achievement of students pursuing transportation related degrees. To track our progress in reaching diverse applicants, we ask that you complete this confidential demographic information. This is not required for scholarship awards and will not be used in the selection process. 

Race/ Ethnicity
Age
Sexual Orientation
Anticipated or Current Mode of Transportation Career Focus (select all the apply)
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