WTS Leadership Legacy Scholarship for Graduates

The Leadership Legacy Fund Scholarship, established by WTS, is dedicated to recognizing and supporting future female leaders in the transportation industry. Scholarship Details • Annual scholarship for female graduate students pursuing transportation-related careers • Competitive selection based on leadership, academic record, and transportation-related activities • Open to students pursuing graduate degrees in transportation engineering, planning, finance, communications, logistics, or related fields • Minority candidates are encouraged to apply Eligibility Criteria • Must be a female student pursuing a graduate degree in a transportation-related field • Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 • Must demonstrate leadership skills and a commitment to community service Application Process 1. Ensure you meet the eligibility requirements 2. Complete the application, including academic records and relevant transportation-related experience 3. Submit a personal statement outlining leadership experience, community involvement, and career goals in transportation 4. Submit the completed application by the specified deadline All applications are submitted through a local WTS chapter, and chapters submit their nominations for consideration to a Selection Committee composed of Foundation Board members. Winners at the Chapter level are submitted to the WTS Foundation on an annual basis for consideration, with winners announced in May of the following year at the WTS International Annual Conference. Local Chapters may have additional requirements (such as personal interviews or higher GPA). The award focuses on women who demonstrate leadership in bringing ideas, innovation, and innovative approaches to transportation challenges in the US and beyond. It includes candidates who have a specific interest in addressing the impact of transportation on sustainability, land use, environmental impact, security, and quality of life issues affecting communities around the globe. If you feel like you fit this description, be sure to apply ASAP.