WTS Strategic Partner Scholarships
Offered by WTS International and the WTS Foundation
About This Scholarship
WTS International, the professional organization for advancing women in transportation, offers six $5,000 Strategic Partner Scholarships for the 2027 cycle. The awards are funded by the group's top corporate partners, HNTB, AECOM, HDR, Jacobs and WSP, and they go to undergraduate and graduate students preparing for transportation careers.
Unlike WTS's chapter-based foundation scholarships, students apply for these awards directly with WTS International. Applicants need at least a 3.0 GPA and must be enrolled in a transportation-related program such as engineering, planning, finance, construction or project management, or logistics. Reviewers look for leadership and engagement in the student's field, a strong personal statement and references who clearly back the candidate.
Winners are invited as special guests to the 50th WTS International Annual Conference, held May 4-6, 2027 in Washington, D.C., where they accept their awards on stage at the WTS Foundation Gala.
Eligibility
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at the time of application
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Enrolled in a transportation-related field such as engineering, planning, finance, construction or project management, or logistics
- Plan to pursue a career in transportation
How To Apply
- Confirm your program is transportation-related and your GPA is 3.0 or higher
- Write a personal statement of up to 500 words on how the scholarship supports your path
- Line up references who can speak to your leadership and engagement in the field
- Submit through the WTS online scholarship portal linked on the program page by December 11, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the same as the WTS Foundation chapter scholarships?
No. Strategic Partner Scholarships are applied for directly through WTS International. The WTS Foundation scholarships, such as the Sharon D. Banks award, start at the local chapter level on a separate timeline.
Do I have to be a WTS member?
The posted criteria do not list WTS membership as a requirement.
What do winners receive besides the money?
Winners are invited to the WTS International Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. in May 2027 and accept their scholarship at the WTS Foundation Gala.