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Scholarships

Now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 Scholarship. 

Each year the WTS Greater Chicago Chapter honors exceptional young women as they pursue careers in the transportation industry. Our chapter offers local scholarships for women seeking both undergraduate and graduate degrees. Learn more and apply by clicking on the individual scholarships below. Applications are due 11/30.

The 2026-2027 scholarships include: 

 

Eligibility

  • All female college students who currently attend school in Illinois, are enrolled in a school outside of Illinois and have a permanent Illinois address, or are enrolled in a school outside Illinois and have an internship in Illinois
  • All female high school seniors in local public and private high schools
  • All female high school seniors who plan to attend and college students who currently attend school at a local community college or trade school

WTS scholarships would not be possible without the support of our executive partners. Awarded scholarships will be named after individual sponsors upon announcing selected winners.
 

 

Learn more

For more information on scholarship applications or to donate to our educational fund, please contact the Scholarship Chairs at [email protected].

 

Past Scholarships

Please see the recipient page for more information about the winners of last year’s scholarships. 

These scholarships would not be possible without the generosity of our scholarship fund donors. Thanks to our corporate partners, the scholarship raffle participants, and the silent auction participants for their continued support of our scholarship fund!

WTSF is an independent, unincorporated association and is classified as a 501(c)(3) under federal tax statues. Your contributions are tax deductible.

 

Additional Scholarship Resources