Scholarships
WTS Metropolitan Phoenix Chapter Scholarship Program
2025 Scholarship Applications are open! Apply by November 30.
Financial barriers can sometimes stand between worthy candidates and their objectives. The WTS Metropolitan Phoenix Chapter and its partners are offering eleven scholarships totaling $40,000 to assist students who aspire to professional careers in transportation. Learn about the scholarship opportunities below and click on the associated application. Download and complete the application to apply.
For questions, contact Scholarship Director, Alison Ciccarello at 602.814.0651.
The Helene M. Overly/Esther Kmetty Scholarship
The Helene M. Overly/Esther Kmetty Scholarship is awarded to a woman pursuing graduate studies in transportation who demonstrates a strong commitment to the community. The local scholarship amount is $6,000.
Apply for the Helene M. Overly/Esther Kmetty Scholarship here.
WTS Metro Phoenix 40-Year Anniversary Continuing Education Scholarship
NEW! The WTS Metro Phoenix 40-Year Anniversary Continuing Education Scholarship is awarded to an applicant of any gender that is active in WTS and pursuing continuing education. Applicants must be an active member of WTS Metro Phoenix and are seeking continued education in a transportation-related field. This scholarship amount up to $5,000.
Apply for the WTS Metro Phoenix 40-Year Anniversary Continuing Education Scholarship here.
Sharon D. Banks Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship
The Sharon D. Banks Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship is awarded to a woman pursuing an undergraduate degree. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a full-time undergraduate degree program in a transportation-related field. The local scholarship amount is $4,000.
Apply for the Sharon D. Banks Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship here.
Molitoris Leadership Fund for Undergraduates
The Molitoris Leadership Fund for Undergraduates is awarded to a woman who demonstrates leadership in the transportation industry. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a full-time undergraduate degree program in a transportation-related field. The local scholarship amount is $4,000.
Apply for the Molitoris Leadership Fund for Undergraduates scholarship here.
Bridgette Beato Leadership Legacy Scholarship for Graduates
NEW THIS YEAR! The Bridgette Beato Leadership Legacy Scholarship for Graduates is awarded to a woman pursuing graduate studies in transportation and who demonstrates a specific interest in advancing transportation innovation. The local scholarship amount is $3,000.
Apply for the Bridgette Beato Leadership Legacy Scholarship for Graduates here.
Junior College / Technical / Trade School Scholarship
NEW THIS YEAR! The Junior College / Technical / Trade School Scholarship is awarded to a woman pursuing transportation related study at community, technical or trade college. The local scholarship amount is $3,000.
Apply for the Junior College / Technical / Trade School Scholarship here.
Transportation YOU High School Scholarship
The Transportation YOU High School Scholarship is awarded to a current high school senior woman who is considering a college degree in a transportation-related field. The local scholarship amount is up to $2,500.
Apply for the Transportation YOU High School Scholarship here.
AzTA Transit Planning Graduate Scholarship
In partnership with WTS, the Arizona Transit Association is offering the AzTA Transit Planning Graduate Scholarship to a woman pursuing graduate studies in urban planning, engineering, public health, public administration, or transportation planning. This scholarship amount is $2,500 and includes free participation in all AzTA events for the academic year.
Apply for the AzTA Transit Planning Graduate Scholarship here.
Friends of Transit Scholarship
In partnership with WTS, the Friends of Transit Scholarship is awarded to an applicant of any gender pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies in a full-time degree program in public transit or a transportation-related field with plans to pursue a career in the transit industry. This scholarship is in the amount of $2,500.
Apply for the Friends of Transit Scholarship here.
Support Sky Harbor Coalition Scholarship
In partnership with WTS, the Support Sky Harbor Coalition Scholarship is awarded to an applicant or multiple applicants of any gender pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies in an aviation-related field. Applicants must demonstrate strong leadership skills and campus and community involvement. This scholarship amount is up to $5,000.
Apply for the Support Sky Harbor Coalition Scholarship here.
Sayles Advancement in Education Foundation Scholarship
NEW THIS YEAR! In partnership with WTS, the Sayles Advancement in Education Foundation Scholarship is awarded to a current high school senior of any gender who is considering a college degree in a transportation-related, accounting or engineering field. This scholarship amount is $2,500.
Apply for the Sayles Advancement in Education Foundation Scholarship here.