Women in Transportation (WTS) Scholarship Opportunities

Seven College Scholarships + Qualification for International Scholarships
  • $5,000, $3,000 for Graduates
  • $5,000, $3,000 for Undergraduates
  • $2,000 for a 1st or 2nd year Undergraduate
  • $2,500 for a Graduate or Undergraduate
  • $2,500 for Professional Development

(Certificate Program) Requirements:
  • Women currently enrolled in Undergraduate, Graduate Degree, or Certificate Program in a Transportation Related Field, such as Transportation Engineering, Planning, Finance, or Logistics.
  • Student must be enrolled in a school in Los Angeles County or have residency in Los Angeles County
  • GPA 3.0 or higher for undergraduates and GPA 3.5 or higher for graduate students A list of the scholarships available and linked applications are provided below.

APPLICATION DUE: Friday, October 2, 2009

Please contact me if you are interested.

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