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The WTS Foundation is proud to announce the 2025 scholarship recipients! This remarkable group of young leaders has each received a highly competitive scholarship to further their education and pursue their passions in transportation.  

We are excited to honor this year’s scholarship recipients at the Scholarships and Award Gala, held during the 2025 WTSI Annual Conference in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, from May 7th to 9th. Join us at the conference to celebrate this year’s scholarship winners! 

 

Strategic Partner Scholarships 

Thank you to WTS International Pinnacle and Strategic Level Corporate Partners HNTB, AECOM, HDR, Jacobs, and WSP for their generosity, which supports our Strategic Partner Scholarships.  

 

HNTB Strategic Partner Scholarship 

Thalia Christoforatos, Northeastern University 

HNTB Strategic Partner Scholarship 

Veronica De Santos Quezada, University of California-Los Angeles 

AECOM Strategic Partner Scholarship 

Yasmine AL Moghrabi, Florida International University 

HDR Strategic Partner Scholarship 

Francisca Kasubi, Florida International University 

Jacobs Strategic Partner Scholarship 

Adrianna Lucia Fragozo Alvernia, University of New Mexico

WSP Strategic Partner Scholarship 

Kennedy Stephens, Howard University 

 

WTS Foundation Scholarships 

 

Sharon D. Banks Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship 

Claudia Boero, Mercer University 

Helene M. Overly Memorial Graduate Scholarship 

Zhichen Lui, University of Michigan

Molitoris Leadership Scholarship for Undergraduates  

Madison Masters, Oklahoma State University

Bridgette Beato Leadership Legacy Scholarship for Graduates  

Claire McGinnis, University of California - Davis

Junior College/Trade School Scholarship

Caitlin Schuldt, Aims Community College (Flight Center)

WTS Transportation YOU High School Scholarship 

Trisha Patel, Folsom High School

 

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Congratulations again to this year’s scholarship winners! Last year, the WTS Foundation provided over $800,000 to students to support their transportation-related studies. Help the WTS Foundation continue raising the bar by donating today. Learn more about the incredible work of the Foundation and make a donation here.