Top 42 Transportation Scholarships in October 2026

Are you a current college student interested in pursuing a research career in a STEM field? If so, consider applying for the Barry Goldwater Scholarship! The scholarship is open to nominated applicants who are college sophomores or juniors studying and conducting research in a STEM field. The Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation offers scholarships to STEM students across the country to help ensure that the U.S. is producing enough "highly-qualified professionals" in these critical fields. This particular scholarship serves as a memorial for Barry Goldwater, a former air force officer and senator for 30 years. Recipients of the scholarship receive up to $7,500 to help pay for tuition, fees, books, and room and board. If you are a STEM major passionate about a future research career, we encourage you to apply! Bear in mind that this scholarship runs from the first Tuesday in September to the last Friday in January, every year.Show Less

The AIAA Roger W. Kahn Scholarship is a fantastic opportunity for high school seniors with a passion for aerospace. This $10,000 scholarship is designed to support students who are committed to majoring in aerospace or a related field at an accredited college or university. To be eligible, applicants must have a minimum high school GPA of 3.5, demonstrated interest in aerospace through extracurricular activities, and have an AIAA High School Membership (free to join). If you're a high school senior passionate about aerospace, don't miss out on this chance to take your education to new heights!Show Less

Ready to earn some cash for college? If you're preparing for a transportation-related career in land surveying and currently studying at a college or university in California, the Buser Memorial Scholarship is just for you! This $2,250 scholarship is awarded to two students annually who are currently enrolled as an undergraduate in a land surveying/geomatics engineering or closely related program at a California-based college or university. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or documented international students. If you're on the hunt for similar scholarships, there are plenty of other engineering scholarships and scholarships for California students available through Scholarships360. Apply today and turn your hard work into financial aid for your college degree!Show Less

Although it’s easy to overlook the importance of our roads and highways, this infrastructure is crucial to keeping our nation running smoothly. If you’re interested in pursuing a career in this field, then you may be eligible for the APAO Scholarship! This scholarship, worth up to $3,500, is available to undergraduate and graduate students who have an interest in the design and/or construction of highway infrastructure. They must demonstrate a passion for asphalt paving technology or a related field and be currently enrolled in an accredited engineering, construction engineering management, or construction trade program at a college, university, or professional trade school in Oregon. To find similar scholarships that you could qualify for, browse Scholarships360 for other engineering scholarships and construction scholarships. Good luck with your scholarship search!Show Less

Are you a student planning to pursue a career in a STEM field? If so, consider applying for the National Space Club and Foundation Keynote Scholarship! The National Space Club and Foundation Keynote Scholarship is open to high school seniors and postsecondary students with definite plans to pursue a career in STEM. While all STEM fields are acceptable, those pursuing space-related careers will be shown preference. The scholarship is offered by the National Space Club & Foundation, a nonprofit organization that offers scholarships, fellowships, internships, and other programs to support the education of youths. Each year, the organization grants $20,000 to help one lucky student pay for their postsecondary costs. In addition, the winner will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to speak at the annual Goddard Memorial Dinner in Washington, D.C. If you’re passionate about pursuing a career in STEM and are looking for some help to pay off your chosen degree, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a Minnesota resident attending one of the 26 community and technical colleges of Minnesota State? If so, you may be eligible for the Minnesota State Workforce Development Scholarships! Each year, the scholarship awards $2,500 (per academic term) to multiple eligible students pursuing the fields of Education, Public Safety, Construction, Advanced Manufacturing, Agriculture, Health Care Services, Information Technology, Early Childhood Education, or Transportation. Those who have previously received the Workforce Development Scholarship and have since transferred to one of the seven state universities of Minnesota State are also eligible. Bear in mind that preference will be shown to those with financial need. If you're a Minnesota resident attending an in-state community or technical college, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a Kentucky resident who has enrolled, or been accepted for enrollment, in an approved, in-state program of study that leads to an industry recognized certificate, diploma, Associates of Applied Science (AAS) degree in a high-demand workforce sector or comprehensive transition and postsecondary (CTP) program? If so, you may be eligible for the Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards varying amounts of money to multiple eligible students who are pursuing a degree in one of the selected "qualifying areas" for the year. For the 2023-2024 year, these areas include Advanced Manufacturing, Business/Information Technology, Construction, Healthcare, and Transportation/Logistics. If you're a Kentucky resident who is currently or will soon be pursuing a degree in one of those areas, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

All across the country, there is a demand for workers in critical need industries that help keep society running. While there may be slight regional variation in these, some consistent ones across the United States include healthcare, mass transit/transportation, and utilities. To encourage Kansas natives to pursue such important fields in the state, the Kansas Board of Regents is kindly offering the Kansas Promise Act Scholarship! Open to Kansas residents pursuing a "critical need" two-year degree or certification at an in-state program, the Kansas Promise Act Scholarship is a "last dollar" scholarship, meaning it covers the remaining schooling fees required after other financial aid is subtracted. To qualify, students must have graduated from a Kansas high school sometime within the past year and be pursuing an eligible 'high wage, high demand, or critical need" field. In exchange for receiving scholarship assistance, recipients must commit to living and working in Kansas for two consecutive years following graduation. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply and check out these other trade school scholarships, community college scholarships, and Kansas scholarships! Bear in mind that the Promise Act Scholarship runs three times a year, with deadlines for the Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters falling in March, July, and October, respectively. Happy applying!Show Less

Are you a current post-secondary student with a disability who is pursuing a degree in a STEM or Healthcare field? If so, The Johnson & Johnson Access-Ability Lime Connect Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $10,000 to ten (10) college and/or graduate students who have a disability and are pursuing a degree in a STEM or Healthcare field. Applicants must also be Network Members of Lime Connect (membership is free) and should be actively engaged in "driving disability inclusion" in order to apply. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a middle or high school student with a passion for STEM? If so, consider applying for the Breakthrough Junior Challenge! Each year, the challenge awards $250,000 to a 13-18-year-old student who creatively and clearly explains a scientific or mathematical theory, concept, or principle in video form. The videos must be no longer than a minute and 30 seconds long and should be a dynamic visual medium, using diagrams, simulations, physical demonstrations, and more. The scholarship is funded by technology investors and science philanthropists Julia and Yuri Milner. If you have a love for STEM, video making, and want to go to college debt-free, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a female student pursuing a degree in a STEM field? If so, consider applying for the ABC Humane Wildlife Women in STEM Academic Scholarship! The ABC Humane Wildlife Women in STEM Academic Scholarship is open to current female undergraduate and graduate students who are majoring in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics) fields. The scholarship was created by Urban Wildlife Manager, Rebecca Fyffe. Rebecca is an entrepreneur who credits her good business sense and cutting-edge research-based methods to her background in STEM. Thus, she created this scholarship to encourage more women to pursue STEM programs and science-based education. Each year, the scholarship awards $1,000 to one (1) lucky student to help pay for the costs of their education. If you’re a woman passionate about STEM and are looking for some help to pay off your degree, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

This scholarship honors the legacy of Michael Vergauwen, late COO of AVI Systems (FORTÉ) and long-time AVIXA board member. Michael believed firmly that education opens doors and unlocks potential to achieve our dreams. This scholarship helps Michael’s legacy endure by supporting students in pursuit of technical or advanced degrees toward audiovisual and creative careers. Ten (10) scholarships of $2500 will be awarded in 2026 as a one-time contribution towards tuition for studies. Eligibility Criteria: 1. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age. If under 18, parental or guardian consent may be required based on local regulations. 2. Enrollment in vocational, undergraduate, or graduate program related to the audiovisual, creative, and integrated experience industry. 3. Applicants working full-time in the audiovisual industry are ineligible; part-time, contract, internship, or apprenticeship roles permitted. 4. Evidence of interest in an AV career through coursework, work experiences, volunteer activities, or related extracurricular involvement. 5. Previous AVIXA Foundation scholarship recipients ineligible Applicants may only apply for one AVIXA Foundation scholarshipShow Less

Are you a current or incoming undergraduate student belonging to an underrepresented group (female, of rural decent, or a member of an ethnic minority) pursuing a STEM-related major at a university in Kentucky? If so, the Nola Cook Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $750 to one current or incoming underrepresented, full-time, undergraduate STEM student at a Kentucky college or university. To apply, interested students must submit a 500-word essay, current resume, transcript, letter of recommendation, and proof of enrollment at their university. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The future of the power transmission and motion control (PT/MC) industry depends on the next generation of skilled professionals, and that could be you! To support aspiring talent, the PTDA Foundation proudly offers a student scholarship program designed to ease the financial burden of education in PT/MC-related fields. This $3,000 scholarship is open to those who are considering or are currently pursuing an education in power transmission or motion control related fields in North America. What are power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) products? Power transmission/motion control products drive machinery and are therefore found in virtually every industrial application. These products make machines move and accomplish the work for which they were designed. PT/MC products are found inside machines, factories, equipment―anywhere work is being done, you're likely to find PT/MC product. Products include adjustable/variable speed drives, bearings, belt drives, chain drives, clutches and brakes, conveyors and material handling components, gearing, hydraulics and pneumatics, industrial specialty chemicals, motors, pumps, shaft couplings, and U-joints. Interested in applying? The scholarship amount is $3,000 and is limited to one scholarship per recipient. Scholarship recipients will be selected and notified in August. Scholarship funds will be disbursed directly to the educational institution by September 30 to be applied to an open tuition balance. References are not required but are highly encouraged to submit with your application. Qualifying fields include but are not limited to: Industrial distribution Mechanical or industrial engineering Mechatronics Supply chain management Industrial manufacturing Industrial or manufacturing technologies Fields of study that do not qualify include but are not limited to: Electrical or civil engineering Automotive or diesel technologies Welding HVAC, electrical, and general business studies (finance, management, HR, communications) Show Less

The Charles H. James II & Lucia Bacote James Scholarship is open to post-secondary students attending any Baptist church in West Virginia who are studying business, science, technology, or a math-related field at any post-secondary institution. Special preference will be given to applicants affiliated with the First Baptist Church of Charleston (Shrewsbury St.), the Charleston Black Ministerial Alliance, or the Charleston-Institute (WV) Chapter of the Links Incorporated. If you attend a Baptist church in West Virginia and are studying business, science, technology, or math, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Tacuna Systems is proud to announce the return of our Women in STEM Empowerment Scholarship program. For 2026, we will offer one award to a qualified candidate who attends or is admitted to a U.S. or Canadian university. Driven by our commitment to promote inclusive representation in STEM fields, our scholarship aims to empower women pursuing higher education in science and technology, fostering their increased participation in these industries. This scholarship invites applicants to share their experiences with a STEM-related research project or activity that has shaped or reflected their academic interests, rather than focusing solely on academics. Submissions must be in video form, accompanied by this application. As part of your application submission, we will require you to create a brief video of yourself showcasing your involvement in a STEM-related project. Limit this video to around 3 minutes in length. Things to consider while creating your video: Aspirations – What are your general career aspirations and how has this project influenced them? Passion – Why is this project important to you? Learning – What did you take away from this project? Application – How does this project relate to the real world? Improvement – What changes, if any, would you make for better results? Originality – Do you have valuable insight or ideas that industry leaders may not have thought about? Representation – What are your general thoughts, related to the project or not, on improving women’s representation in STEM? How might you inspire others? If you sound like a fit for this scholarship, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a high school student of color or student in need aspiring to pursue a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) degree? If so, the Destination STEM Scholarship may be a wonderful opportunity for you! Annually, the scholarship awards between $500 and $1,000 each to multiple recipients who have been accepted to a college for the upcoming academic year. Applicants must also be students of color or a student in need, in an effort to encourage under represented students passionate about STEM to pursue careers in the field. If you sound like a fit for this scholarship, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The James T. and Rose M. Perryman Family Foundation Trade School Scholarship supports students who reside within 150 miles of the borough of Houston, Pennsylvania. Students who plan to study for a technical degree or certification to include fields such as welding, machining, mechatronics, networking, and automation are eligible to apply.Show Less

The CRA All-Access Scholarship is a talent development pipeline program that seeks to financially support students pursuing degrees in Business, Economics or STEM. Through this program, CRA will award $5,000 to 12 deserving students for their junior/final year at an accredited university. This program is open to students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, community service and financial need. To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must be: Attending an accredited university on a full-time basis Majoring in Economics, Business or STEM fields (UK degree subjects will be approved by CRA) Have an overall GPA of 3.5 or 3.2 in their declared major (UK students must hold at least a 2:1 in their declared course If you sound like a fit for this scholarship, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Schweiger Memorial Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to high school seniors and current college students interested in preparing for a career in construction.

The AGC Associate Division Scholarship offers financial assistance to students recommended by an Associated General Contractors (AGC) of South Dakota member. Students seeking an undergraduate degree in construction, heavy machine operation, building and construction, construction engineering, construction engineering technician, construction management, construction law, or general construction trades are encouraged to apply.Show Less

Are you a female student planning to pursue a career in the construction industry? If so, you could qualify for the BX "Excellence" Women in Construction Scholarship! Offered by the Associated General Contractors of South Dakota, this scholarship is worth $2,500 and could make a significant impact on your college expenses! To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must be female students enrolled at a college, university, or technical college planning to pursue a career in the construction industry in South Dakota. Recipients are chosen for their participation in community service, extracurricular activities, or work experience. Applicants must also be recommended by an AGC of South Dakota member. If you sound like a fit for this scholarship, we encourage you to submit an application! While you're at it, check out some of the other scholarships for women and construction engineering scholarships available through Scholarships360. Happy applying!Show Less

The John Shoemaker Memorial Scholarship offers financial assistance to students recommended by an Associated General Contractors (AGC) of South Dakota member. Students planning to pursue a career in the construction industry in South Dakota are encouraged to apply. Recipients are chosen for their participation in community service, extracurricular activities, or work experience.Show Less

The SDLICA Scholarship offers financial assistance to students recommended by an Associated General Contractors (AGC) of South Dakota member. Students planning to pursue a career in the construction industry in South Dakota are encouraged to apply. Recipients are chosen for their participation in community service, extracurricular activities, or work experience.Show Less