Applications Now Open for Spring 2023 Scholarships
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Part of the WTS goal of fostering the development of women in the transportation field is achieved by encouraging new professionals to careers in transportation. WTS Central Florida Chapter is accepting applications for six scholarships. Applications are due June 16, 2023. WTS International also offers six scholarships for which each chapter nominates one person in each category. Winners of local WTS Central Florida Chapter-funded awards will be submitted as our applicants for WTS International, when feasible, and request applications for the open categories. The categories are:
- Frankee Hellinger Graduate Scholarship ($3,500)
- Frankee Hellinger Leadership Graduate Scholarship ($2,000)
- Frankee Hellinger Undergraduate Scholarship ($2,500)
- Frankee Hellinger Leadership Undergraduate Scholarship ($2,000)
- Junior College/Trade School Scholarship ($1,500)
- Transportation YOU High School Scholarship ($1,000)
The WTS Central Florida scholarships are awarded to women that demonstrate leadership skills, ability, and interest. The general criteria for each of the scholarships are:
- Open to women
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Enrolled in a Central Florida* degree program in a transportation-related field
- High school students must be seniors for the 2023-2024 school year, enrolled in high school STEM studies, and considering a career in a transportation-related
- College/trade school applicants must plan to pursue a career in transportation-related field
- Students must either have a permanent address or attend school within Central Florida*
*Central Florida is considered Alachua, Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Flagler, Polk, Seminole, Marion, Sumter, Union, and Volusia Counties
Scholarship applications are due by June 16, 2023, 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. The specific award criteria are included in each application below: