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ITE Diversity Scholars Program
The purpose of this program is to increase underrepresented populations participation in the transportation profession by supporting increased diversity at the undergraduate level. Diversity in transportation is critical as practitioners seek to fully understand the transportation needs of communities in the development of equitable mobility improvements to many areas of our society.
Grade Level/Age
High School Senior
Deadline
Organization
A community of Transportation Professionals
Contact
Category
Community Service
Minority
Renewable
Renewable
Award information
$4,000 annually per student
Eligibility Requirements
The following criteria must be met by the high school or community college applicant and maintained by the undergraduate student:
- United States high school or community college student of African-American; Native American, Alaskan, and Hawaiian; or Hispanic/Latino heritage
- United States citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States
- Intended or declared major in transportation engineering, planning, or a related field,
- Full-time enrollment or intended enrollment at an accredited college or university with an ITE student chapter,
- Good academic standing
- Minimum high school grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale),
- Additional preferences:
- First generation college student (neither parent received a baccalaureate degree),
- Low household income - applicants that are eligible for Pell Grants will be given priority, but those not eligible for Pell Grants will still be considered