Scholarships
To encourage women pursuing careers in transportation, the Heart of Texas (HOT) Chapter of WTS awards up to six local scholarships to graduate, undergraduate, community college, and high school students. These scholarships have been made possible through generous contributions from our corporate members.
Available Scholarships: DUE DECEMBER 1, 2026:
• WTS Helene M. Overly Memorial Scholarship (Graduate Level) - $5,000
• WTS Erin Slayton Leadership Legacy Scholarship (Graduate Level) - $5,000
• WTS Sharon D. Banks Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship (Undergraduate Level) - $5,000
• WTS Molitoris Leadership Scholarship for Undergraduates (Undergraduate Level) - $5,000
• WTS Junior College/Trade School Scholarship - $2,500
• WTS Transportation YOU High School Scholarship - $5,000
The scholarships are competitive and based on the applicant’s specific transportation involvement and goals, job skills, and academic record. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply.
Past applicants have backgrounds in civil, mechanical, electrical, and environmental engineering, as well as urban planning, public policy, public safety, and emergency response. Any students that may be eligible for the scholarships should apply!
The HOT Chapter scholarship recipients will be entered into the WTS International scholarship application pool for additional scholarship awards. For more information, visit WTSI’s scholarship homepage https://www.wtsinternational.org/wts-foundation/scholarships .
Eligible Colleges/Universities for Heart of Texas Chapter Scholarships
Any College, University or Trade School in the Central Texas area, including but not limited to:
The University of Texas at Austin, Baylor University, Southwestern University, Texas State Technical College – Waco, Texas State University, Abilene Christian University, McLennan Community College, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Austin Community College, Central Texas College, Concordia University of Texas, St. Edwards University, Virginia College – Austin, Angelo State University, Huston-Tillotson University, Temple College, National American University – Austin, South University – Austin, Strayer University – Texas, Texas A&M University – Central Texas
Files:
2026-2027 WTS HOT Chapter Scholarship Application
2026-2027 WTS HOT Chapter Transportation YOU High School Scholarship Application
Application for Community College/Technical/Trade School Scholarship
Submit applications by emailing them to our Scholarship Co-Chairs:
Questions about the scholarship materials or the application process?
Please contact the Heart of Texas Scholarship Co-Chairs at [email protected] and [email protected].
Congratulations to all our 2026 scholarship winners!
