WTS launched the Leadership Legacy Scholarship in 2007. Through this award, WTS provides support to an outstanding young woman pursuing graduate studies working toward a career in transportation or a related field, and who demonstrates a specific interest in advancing transportation innovation in the international arena.
Scholarship Details
- Focuses on graduate students pursuing careers in transportation or related fields
- Emphasizes sustainable communities and public transit innovation
- Award presented by the Portland chapter at the December Winter Gala
- Attendance at the awards dinner is strongly recommended
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to all women
- Must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Currently attending a junior college, trade school, college, or university in Oregon or Southwest Washington
- Enrolled in a transportation-related program such as engineering, planning, finance, communications, operations, or logistics
- Plans to pursue a career in a transportation-related field
- Not previously awarded a WTS scholarship at the graduate level
Application Process
- Complete the scholarship application form
- Submit an essay outlining your transportation career goals and leadership experiences
- Provide letters of recommendation
- Include documentation of academic record and transportation-related activities or job skills
- Submit your application by the specified deadline
Scholarships are competitive and based on the applicant's specific transportation career goals; leadership, especially related to transportation; academic record; transportation-related activities or job skills; writing skills; and letters of recommendation. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply. Portland chapter awards will be presented at the December Winter Gala; attendance at the awards dinner is strongly recommended.