Author: Julie Ross

Please find attached an exciting opportunity to apply for scholarships offered by the WTS Foundation, a professional organization dedicated to advancing women in transportation.

The WTS Michigan Chapter is offering five scholarships to women in Michigan pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in transportation-related fields. These awards are based on academic performance, career goals, and relevant experience. You may apply for more than one scholarship but can only be selected to win one.

Scholarship Details:

• Undergraduate Scholarships worth $3000 each
  • Sharon D. Banks Memorial Scholarship (up to 2)
  • Molitoris Leadership Scholarship (up to 2)
• Graduate Scholarships worth $3000 each
  • Helene M. Overly Memorial Scholarship
  • Bridgette Beato Leadership Legacy Scholarship
• Four local winners will be automatically entered into the WTS International competition for additional scholarship opportunities
• Applications are due by November 20th, 2026 to Maddie Reitz (mreitz@hntb.com).
• Electronic submissions are preferred via email.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the WTS Scholarship Co-Chair at mreitz@hntb.com .”

Please feel free to reach out with any questions. We appreciate your help in sharing this opportunity and supporting the next generation of transportation professionals.

Maddie Reitz, PE

Bridges & Structures

WTS Scholarship Co-Chair

Cell (517) 898-2043     Email mreitz@hntb.com

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Celebrating 110 Years of Excellence

The Michigan Stormwater-Floodplain Association (MSFA) is proud to announce our 2027 scholarship opportunity. This year the MSFA board approved a scholarship award of $4000.00. Please follow the below link to access the scholarship application. Please see that students interested in stormwater and floodplain management are made aware of the opportunity. This year the scholarship applications are due on Monday, November 23, 2026 and applicants can expect to be notified of our decision near the end of February 2027.

This year’s application is available on the MSFA website at: https://michiganfloods.org/index.php/academic-scholarships

The Michigan Section of ITE is offering six $2,500 scholarships for its 33rd Annual Scholarship Program. These scholarships are for both graduate and undergraduate students. Can you please share the following information with interested students? Please let students know they can contact me (Dr. Kulin Zhang, klzhang@mtu.edu) with any questions.

ITE Michigan Section Scholarship Applications – 2026

Things to do

•        Complete the attached one-page application form (Page 2)

•        Prepare a one-page, double-spaced essay on My Future in Transportation

•        A short biography (150 words or less) and a photo

•        One-page resume

•        Submit the form, paper, a short bio with a photo, and a resume to Dr. Kuilin Zhang (klzhang@mtu.edu) byOctober 16, 2026 – he will review the application, complete a Professor/Advisor form, and send your package to ITE Michigan by October 23, 2026.

Note: Applicants must be student members of both the Michigan Section and ITE International. To become an ITE International Student Member, complete an application online (ITE Website: www.ite.org) as soon as possible. Please contact Isa Rahman (irahma3@mtu.edu), President of the MTU ITE Student Chapter, about membership.

The Michigan Section of ITE is offering six $2,500 scholarships for its 33rd Annual Scholarship Program. These scholarships are for both graduate and undergraduate students. Students can contact Dr. Zhang (klzhang@mtu.edu) with any questions.

ITE Michigan Section Scholarship Applications – 2026

Things to do

•        Complete the attached one-page application form (Page 2)

•        Prepare a one-page, double-spaced essay on My Future in Transportation

•        A short biography (150 words or less) and a photo

•        One-page resume

•        Submit the form, paper, a short bio with a photo, and a resume to Dr. Kuilin Zhang (klzhang@mtu.edu) byOctober 16, 2026 – he will review the application, complete a Professor/Advisor form, and send your package to ITE Michigan by October 23, 2026.

Applicants must be student members of both the Michigan Section and ITE International. To become an ITE International Student Member, complete an application online (ITE Website: www.ite.org) as soon as possible. Please contact Isa Rahman (irahma3@mtu.edu), President of the MTU ITE Student Chapter, about membership.

APAM Scholarship Program Ensuring the Future of the Asphalt Industry

The APAM Scholarship Program supports the next generation of professionals in the asphalt paving industry and helps ensure asphalt remains America’s leading choice in paving materials.

Purpose

The APAM Scholarship Program was established to:

Encourage student interest in the asphalt paving industry

Support the development of a workforce trained in asphalt technology

Encourage colleges and universities to offer education and training in asphalt technology

Eligibility

The scholarship program currently provides funding for undergraduate and graduate students.

Applicants must:

Be a U.S. citizen

Be enrolled full-time at an accredited two-year technical institution, four-year college, or university in Michigan

Have an interest in pursuing a career in the Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) paving industry

If you have interns working within your organization who meet these eligibility requirements, please encourage them to submit an application to bwilson@apa-mi.org by October 28, 2026.

Scholarship recipients will be recognized at the APAM Holiday Banquet and Presentation of the 2026 Asphalt Paving Awards on Thursday, December 10, 2026, at the Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center in East Lansing, Michigan. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to the APAM Office.