What: WTS is an international organization dedicated to the professional advancement of women in transportation. We are offering four scholarships this year to women pursuing careers in the area of transportation. Two of the scholarships are for graduate students and two are for undergraduate students. The scholarships and amounts we are offering from our local chapter are:
- Sharon D. Banks Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship - $3,000
- Molitoris Leadership Scholarship for Undergraduates - $2,000
- Helene M. Overly Memorial Scholarship for Graduate Students - $5,000
- Leadership Legacy Scholarship for Graduate Students - $3,000
Part of the WTS goal of fostering the development of women in the transportation field can be realized by encouraging bright new professionals to undertake careers in the area of transportation. The Molitoris Leadership Scholarship is awarded to women pursuing undergraduate studies in transportation or a related field who demonstrate leadership skills, ability, and interest.
The purpose of the Molitoris Leadership Scholarship is to motivate and reward women who demonstrate leadership in the transportation industry. The leadership, skills, and perspectives of women are essential to assure that the transportation systems of the future respond to the needs of all. Leadership does not just happen. Leaders personally invest and risk much. They must take on struggles that many would avoid and persevere to reach successful outcomes. These qualities should receive special attention in the selection of the award winner.
The Molitoris Leadership Scholarship through the Greater Chicago Chapter is $2,000. The winner of the Greater Chicago Chapter scholarship will be nominated for the WTS International Foundation scholarship of $5,000. The minimum criteria for selection are:
- GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in a transportation-related field, such as transportation engineering, planning, finance, or logistics in Illinois or Iowa.
- Plans to pursue a career in a transportation-related field.
- Applicants for the Molitoris Leadership Scholarship must specifically address the issue of leadership on their personal statement.
In memory of Helene M. Overly, the first Executive Secretary of WTS, the Board of Directors voted to name the annual WTS graduate scholarship the Helene M. Overly Memorial Scholarship to honor Helene for her dedicated service to WTS. Helene became a WTS member in 1981. She brought with her 15 years of experience in public service, tremendous organizational abilities, and a spirit of determination that helped WTS nearly double its membership in two years.
The Helene M. Overly Memorial Scholarship through the Greater Chicago Chapter is $5,000. The winner of the Greater Chicago Chapter scholarship will be nominated for the WTS International Foundation scholarship of $10,000. The minimum criteria for selection are:
- GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Currently enrolled in a graduate degree program in a transportation-related field, such as transportation engineering, planning, finance, or logistics in Illinois or Iowa.
- Plans to pursue a career in a transportation-related field.
The WTS mission to build the transportation industry through the global advancement of women can be realized by encouraging women to further their careers as leaders in transportation. WTS recognizes that transportation is more than simply moving people and goods from one place to another. It is a driver of growth and an integral part of communities throughout the world. The leadership, skills, and perspectives of women are essential to ensure that the transportation systems of the future respond to the needs of all. Through the Leadership Legacy Scholarship, WTS seeks to motivate and reward women who demonstrate leadership in the industry to bring ideas, innovation, and new approaches to transportation challenges in the US and beyond.
The Leadership Legacy Scholarship currently takes the name of the 2018-2020 WTS International Chair, Maggie Walsh.
The minimum criteria for selection are:
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Currently enrolled in a graduate degree program in a transportation-related field, such as transportation planning or engineering, security planning, business management, finance, or logistics with a focus on public policy in Illinois or Iowa.
- Plans to pursue a career in a transportation-related field. d. Demonstrated interest in addressing transportation studies issue(s).
- Submission of a personal statement of 500 words or less highlighting candidate’s interest in transportation/related field, relevant experiences and interests, and how this award will contribute to the candidate’s ability to make a meaningful contribution in the transportation arena.
Questions may be sent via e-mail to WTSChicago.Scholarship@gmail.com. Word versions of the application form may be downloaded from http://www.wtsinternational.org/greaterchicago/scholarships/
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