Each year the WTS NC Triangle Chapter awards scholarships to women at high school, undergraduate, and graduate levels who are interested in pursuing careers in transportation. Our chapter offers six local scholarships for women seeking both undergraduate and graduate degrees. 2024-2025 applications are now open and are due by December 12, 2024. Applications are linked next to each respective scholarship.

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Alternately, applications can be submitted as a PDF attachment at [email protected]

Applicants within a 75-mile radius of the Triangle will be given priority during application review. Applicants outside of this area are encouraged to apply to their local chapter's scholarships, such as Charlotte Metro and Western NC.

Sharon D. Banks Memorial Scholarship for Undergraduates (.docx)

This scholarship in the amount of $3,500 at the chapter level is awarded to women pursuing undergraduate studies in transportation or a related field and honors Sharon D. Banks, general manager of Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District in Oakland, CA, during most of the 1990s. She led the agency in a pioneering effort to introduce cultural and organizational changes aimed at motivating the public transit workforce. She was a member of the WTS Advisory Board and received the WTS San Francisco Chapter Woman and Employer of the Year Awards. The chapter level recipient will be submitted for consideration at the national level for a $5,000 scholarship. Applicants must currently be enrolled in an undergraduate program.

Molitoris Leadership Scholarship for Undergraduates (.DOCX)

The purpose of the Molitoris Leadership Scholarship is to motivate and reward women who demonstrate leadership in the transportation industry, ensuring that the essential leadership skills and perspectives of women are included in planning the transportation systems of the future. Leadership does not just happen. Leaders personally invest and risk much. They take on struggles that many would avoid and persevere to reach successful outcomes. These qualities receive special attention in the selection of the winner of this $3,500 award at the chapter level. The chapter level recipient will be submitted for consideration at the national level for a $5,000 scholarship. Applicants must currently be enrolled in an undergraduate program.

Helene M. Overly Memorial Scholarship for Graduates (.DOCX)

The Helene M. Overly Scholarship was established in 1981 to honor the first Executive Secretary of WTS for her dedicated service to the organization in public service, organizational abilities and a spirit of determination that helped WTS nearly double its membership in two years. To be eligible for this $5,000 scholarship at a chapter level, applicants must meet the above criteria and be enrolled in a graduate degree program in a transportation-related field such as engineering, planning, finance, or logistics. The chapter level recipient will be submitted for consideration at the national level for a $10,000 scholarship. Applicants must currently be enrolled in a graduate program.

Jannet Walker-Ford Leadership Legacy Scholarship for Graduates (.DOCX)

The Jannet Walker-Ford Leadership Legacy Fund has been established to honor the past, present, and future leaders of WTS by awarding an annual scholarship to female graduate students pursuing a career in transportation. Each year, the Leadership Legacy Scholarship will provide a $5,000 award at the chapter level to a young woman pursuing a career in transportation. Eligible candidates are pursuing graduate degrees in transportation or a related field and demonstrate leadership skills and an active commitment to community service. For this year's award, focus is 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. The chapter level recipient will be submitted for consideration at the national level for a $5,000 scholarship. Applicants must currently be enrolled in a graduate program.

Junior College/Trade School Scholarship (.DOCX)

WTS fosters the development of women in the transportation field by encouraging bright new professionals to undertake careers in transportation. One way we achieve this is by awarding community, technical, or trade college scholarships to women pursuing transportation-related study at community and trade colleges. This scholarship, intended for students pursuing an Associate or technical degree, is in the amount of $1,500 at the chapter level. The chapter level recipient will be submitted for consideration at the national level for a $2,500 scholarship. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a Junior College or Trade School.

WTS Transportation YOU High School Scholarship (.DOCX)

WTS awards the Transportation YOU Scholarship to girls pursuing high school studies in science, technology, engineering, and math to foster the development of women and girls in the transportation field by encouraging bright new professionals and students to undertake careers in transportation. The Transportation YOU High School Scholarship is in the amount of $1,500 at the chapter level. The chapter level recipient will be submitted for consideration at the national level for a $2,500 scholarship. Applicants must be currently enrolled in their senior year of high school.

Questions? Please contact Allison McAuliffe at [email protected].