Category: Scholarships

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. 

On Monday, September 28, 2026, SmithGroup will open applications for our 2027 Design a Better Future Scholarship program. The scholarship’s mission is to create a more inclusive design industry by providing students with opportunities to pursue their academic and professional goals. Students committed to advancing inclusion in the design industry are encouraged to apply.

The scholarship provides a one-time award of $6,000 to five students studying either architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, urban planning or engineering, to help offset their tuition. Each recipient will also serve as a paid summer intern at any SmithGroup office in the United States where their discipline is located.

Eligibility and application requirements are available at smithgroup.com/become-an-intern. We encourage you to share this weblink with eligible students at your institution.

The MiSWCS is offering a $1000 Scholarship to eligible applicants through the Michigan Scholarships in Conservation Program for the Fall 2026 – Spring 2027 Academic Year.

• Students can also download the fillable Application from the MiSWCS website
• Applications for the scholarship must reach the Scholarship Committee by DUE DATE: November 9, 2026. The recipient will be selected by November 30, 2026.
• Applications should be emailed to: Daniel F. Kesselring, Secretary Michigan Chapter SWCS, 113 North Dr. E. Marshall, MI 49068 | kesselring@miglswcs.org

The Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) Michigan Chapter supports the advancement of students pursuing careers in transportation and who strive to impact their communities through transportation professions and initiatives.

We will award multiple scholarships for the 2026–2027 academic year to students seeking a career in a transportation related field. Application Deadline – May 16, 2026

Some examples include: Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Surveying, Civil Technology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Construction Management, Aerospace Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Public Administration (Transportation Focus), Supply Chain & Logistics, Infrastructure Planning, etc.

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE ($500 – $3,000)

• Sharmyn Elliott Legacy Scholarship
• COMTO Michigan Chapter Scholarship
• Garrett A. Morgan Transportation Achievement Scholarship

MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicant must be a resident of the State of Michigan
• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident
• Graduating High School Students, Undergraduate Students or Graduate Students

MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicant must be a resident of the State of Michigan
• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident
• Graduating High School Students, Undergraduate Students or Graduate Students
  

https://comtomichigan.org/annual-golf-outing-scholarships/

The MITA Scholarship Fund offers financial support to individuals hoping to pursue a career in the heavy construction industry.

The MITA Scholarship Fund is accepting applications for the 2026-2027 academic year! Completed applications will be accepted by MITA until April 30, 2026. Applications MUST be complete in order to be considered by the Scholarship Committee. Incomplete applications will not be given consideration.

The Scholarship Committee will consider all completed applications at their May 2026 meeting. Final decisions will be made post-meeting, and all applicants will be notified by the end of June 2026.

Please review the Application Info Sheet to be sure that you have everything you need before you submit your application. Essay talking points are outlined on the info sheet for all applicants.

By submitting your application for review, you hereby give permission to MITA to include portions of your acceptance speech, pictures or video, application and your essay in our association communications and publications.


Additionally applications may be emailed to Danielle Coppersmith or submitted electronically by starting the online application below.

Questions? Call Danielle at 517-347-8336.

https://thinkmita.org/mita-scholarship-fund-application

Are you completing an undergraduate degree program and need funding to continue your education in environmental engineering or environmental science?

The Environmental Engineering and Science Foundation (EESF) has created eleven annual scholarships for students majoring in Environmental Engineering and Environmental Science.

EESF Master’s Degree Scholarships in Environmental Engineering and Science

Eight scholarships in the amount of $2,500 each are offered to students completing undergraduate degree programs at accredited four-year institutions. Applicants must have been accepted to enter an accredited graduate program to complete a Master’s Degree either in Environmental Engineering or related field of engineering or Environmental Science or related field. These scholarships are based on academic performance.

EESF Master’s Degree Scholarships in Environmental Engineering and Science for Under-Represented Minority (URM) Students

These three scholarships are identical to those described above for Master’s degree candidates but are available to students who self-identify as American Indian/Alaska Native, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander. The URM category will include individuals who identify two or more affiliations if at least one of their affiliations is one of these groups.

Details, FAQs, and application forms can be found at: https://www.eesfoundation.org/scholarship/.

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN MAY 1, 2026.