Scholarship
Transportation is a thriving and comprehensive industry. It incorporates all forms of human modality—heavy and light rail, aviation, automotive, human-powered means—and draws on the knowledge and skill sets from various fields and educational backgrounds. The evolution of innovative transportation requires minds trained in:
architecture, engineering (all disciplines), mathematics, geography, political science, policy, economics, finance, planning, environmental science, communications, and more.
Despite the broad range of educational backgrounds that can lead to a career in transportation, women continue to be under-represented in transportation-related occupations as identified by various studies.
The WTS Southwest Ontario Chapter aims to further the development of the transportation industry through gender diversification within the local workforce. In an effort to promote gender diversity and attract young talent, a scholarship has been established by the WTS Southwest Ontario Chapter.
HOW THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM WORKS
Scholarships are open to any students who meet the following criteria:
- Are registered full-time at a post-secondary institution in the Kitchener, Waterloo, Guelph, Windsor, Hamilton areas in 2025.
- Are pursuing a degree or diploma which will lead to a career focused on transportation.
- Have a demonstrable interest in promoting the advancement of gender diversity within the transportation industry.
- A Focused Scholarship related to a specific industry focus area with relevance to the transportation industry.
Click here for more information about the eligibility.
To submit your application, or if you have questions or need additional information, please contact our Scholarship Committee at [email protected]
Scholarship Application Form (Fillable)
Scholarship recipients will be selected and notified in July and presented with the award at the WTS Toronto Chapter annual event in October 2025. WTS is now offering free memberships to students who are pursuing a degree that will lead them to a career in transportation to facilitate their introduction to the industry and provide an opportunity to begin building their professional network.
“In my first year of university, I spent a lot of my free time geeking out over buses and trains. Receiving the WTS Scholarship helped me realize I wasn’t alone. It connected me with a community of accomplished women who share my interests, many of whom still mentor me today. It also gave me the financial freedom to focus more on extracurricular activities and helped confirm that transportation engineering is the right path for me.”
- Adriana Ceric, WTS Toronto Scholarship Recipient
“The WTS scholarship came at a time when I needed it most. As an international student finding my way, it connected me with mentors, friends, and opportunities I never imagined. It wasn’t just about financial support — it was about someone believing in me before I fully believed in myself. That belief helped open doors to my first job and a community I’m proud to be part of.”
- Mavjot Kaur, WTS Toronto Scholarship Recipient