WTS New Jersey (WTS NJ) focuses on engaging emerging students in the transportation field. We are committed to provide exclusive opportunities connecting aspiring transportation professionals with real-world opportunities via internships and full-time employment in the non-profit, public, and private sectors. One way to achieve this is by awarding scholarships to high school, community college, trade school, undergraduate, and graduate school students pursuing studies in transportation, engineering, science, or a related field who demonstrate leadership skills, ability, and interest.

The purpose of the WTS NJ Scholarship is to motivate and reward students who demonstrate innovation and leadership within the transportation industry.

The transportation industry is ever changing, and the future will be dependent on the next generation of transportation professionals. 

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Scholarship Details

 

Categories

We currently offer scholarships in 7 categories:

• WTS NJ Graduate Student Scholarship ($5,000)
• WTS NJ Leadership Graduate Student Scholarship ($4,000)
• WTS NJ Undergraduate Scholarship ($4,000)
• WTS NJ Leadership Undergraduate Scholarship ($4,000)
• WTS NJ Jr. College/Technical/Trade School Scholarship ($2,500)
• WTS NJ Transportation YOU High School Scholarship ($2,500)
• Fred Berger Endowed Scholarship

 

Scholarships are competitive and based on the applicant's specific transportation goals, academic record, and transportation-related activities or or job skills. Winners of local WTs NJ scholarships may be eligible to be submitted as our applications for the WTS International Scholarships.  

Eligibility

The eligibility criteria for the scholarships are as follows:

1. GPA of 3.0 or higher
2. Current enrollment in a transportation-related field, such as, but not limited to, engineering, transportation, science, planning, policy, administration, operations, trade, business management, finances, or logistics.
3. Plans to pursue a career in a transportation-related field
4. Either has a permanent NJ residence or attends a NJ school

Required Application Documents

When applying, be prepared to provide the following:

1. Current resume
2. Personal statement
3. Proof of enrollment (transcript of tuition receipt)
4. Recommendation letter

Submit you applications and the required documents by September 19, 2025 to the following: 

For college and trade school applications, email Laura Baldacchino, WTS NJ College Outreach Vice Chair.

For Transportation YOU application, email to Naa-Adzeley Addo-Garrison, WTS NJ Transportation YOU Chair.

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Fred Berger Endowed Scholarship

The WTS NJ Chapter is honored to introduce the Fred Berger Endowed Scholarship, which will provide financial support toward scholarship for students pursuing a transportation-related career. WTS International and the WTS Foundation are deeply grateful for the Berger Charitable Foundation and their instrumental work in strengthening communities worldwide by expanding equitable access to STEM education.

Click here to learn more about the Berger Charitable Foundation.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Are international students eligible? Yes.
2. Are students who identify as male eligible to apply? Yes, however priority will go to the students who identify as female. 
3. Do applicants need to be a WTS NJ member? No, but we highly encourage applications to join WTS NJ as student membership is free.
4. For first-year students who do not yet have  GPA, can they provide something else showing they meet the 3.0 GPA or higher requirement? Yes, please provide your cumulative GPA and transcripts from the last school you attended.

Additional questions can be sent to Laura Baldacchino, WTS NJ College Outreach Vice Chair and Naa-Adzeley Addo-Garrison, WTS NJ Transportation YOU Chair.

 

Please note scholarships will be presented during the WTS NJ Annual Event in November 2025; attendance during the awards ceremony is strongly recommended. WTS NJ Annual Event registration for scholarship winners is complimentary.