Scholarship Finder

• 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

• Grade Point Average (GPA)
• STEM Related Courses
• Accomplisments/Awards/Honors
• Extracurricular Activities
• Personal Statement
• Recommendation Letters (2)
• First Generation College Student
• Demonstrated Financial Need
• Additional Special Circumtances

After initial selection, to continue in the ITE Diversity Scholars Program, the student must maintain:

• Continuous full-time enrollment in a transportation engineering, planning, or a related program at a college or university with an established ITE Student Chapter,
• Minimum 2.5 grade point average per semester (on a 4.0 scale)
• Continued progress toward graduation,
• Students will provide necessary transcripts and requested documentation to the ITE Diversity Scholars Program Subcommittee as required by the subcommittee
  • The financial support is for up to a maximum of $20,000: $4000 provided annually per student for up to 5 years of undergraduate enrollment