WTS Indianapolis Sharon D. Banks Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship

Direct application

$2,500
1 winner

Eligibility

Demographics
Woman
Major
Civil Engineering
Education level
Undergraduate

About this scholarship

Women pursuing an undergraduate degree in transportation or a related field such as engineering, planning, finance, or logistics may apply through the WTS Indianapolis Chapter.

One recipient receives a $2,500 Sharon D. Banks Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship. Applicants need a 3.0 or higher GPA and must demonstrate commitment to a transportation career.

Submit academic records, relevant experience, and a personal statement with the chapter application by January 1.

Essay question

What else to submit

  • Official transcript or academic records
  • Personal statement of no more than 500 words addressing career goals, leadership, leadership's importance in transportation, and leadership achievements
  • One recommendation letter from a professor or job supervisor
  • Proof of enrollment
  • Relevant experience record
  • List of professional/school affiliations and work/employment history
  • GPA of 3.0 or higher (official transcript required)
  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in a transportation-related field (e.g., transportation engineering, planning, finance, or logistics)
  • Plans to pursue a career in a transportation-related field
  • One letter of recommendation from a professor or job supervisor
  • Proof of enrollment (tuition receipt or current registration card)
  • List of professional/school affiliations and work/employment history
  • Application submitted through the local WTS chapter (Indianapolis) via Google Form; personal statement attached as a separate Word document
  • Award: $3,500 at chapter level, $5,000 at national level
  • Apply through the WTS Indianapolis Chapter Google Form and attach the personal statement as a separate Word document.