June 5, 2027

COMTO North Texas Scholarship

Direct application

$5,000
5 winners

Eligibility

Location
Texas
Major
Transportation
Education level
Undergraduate

About this scholarship

Minority graduating high school seniors from the Dallas/Fort Worth area pursuing transportation-related careers may apply for COMTO North Texas scholarships.

Five awards are granted annually with amounts up to $5,000. Funds may cover tuition, fees, books, and room and board. Eligible fields include engineering, business, logistics, urban planning, and other transportation-related studies. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents with a minimum 2.5 GPA. College students are not eligible.

COMTO North Texas supports minorities building careers in the transportation industry.

Essay questions

What else to submit

  • Three separate essays, each no more than 500 words
  • 30-second to 2-minute video submission
  • Two recommendation letters on official letterhead
  • Official high-school transcript sent by an authorized school official
  • Graduation photograph or recent headshot
  • List of extracurricular activities and clubs
  • List of community service and honors/awards
  • Three (3) essays required, each a maximum of 500 words; each essay separate with the topic title at the top, typewritten in Times Roman size 12 font; applicant's name, email, and phone in the upper ri
  • Video submission (30 seconds to 2 minutes) addressing: What is your dream and how are you pursuing it today? How do you plan to achieve your dream through your educational goals? How will you make a d
  • Two (2) letters of recommendation on official letterhead (no family members)
  • Official high school transcript sent separately by an authorized school official
  • Graduation photo or recent head shot
  • List of extracurricular activities and clubs (past four years)
  • List of community service and honors/awards (past four years)
  • Eligibility: minority graduating high school senior in the Dallas/Fort Worth region; U.S. citizen or permanent resident; minimum 2.5 unweighted GPA; pursuing a transportation-related field (college st
  • College students are not eligible.