Top 32 Transportation Scholarships in April 2024

The Yellow Ribbon Scholarship, offered by the American Bus Association, aims to increase diversity in the transportation, travel, and tourism industry by supporting individuals from traditionally underrepresented groups. Eligible candidates include those with physical or sensory disabilities, children of wounded U.S. or Canadian military veterans, and veterans themselves. Join the American Bus Association in breaking down barriers and creating a more inclusive future for all.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

The International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association Scholarship Program is open to current undergraduate students who have completed at least two full semesters of undergraduate coursework at the time of application (24 credit minimum) and graduate students who are pursuing a transportation-related degree. Eligible majors include, but are not limited to, civil engineering, city and regional planning, construction management, public policy or public administration, structural engineering, finance, accounting, information technology, business management, marketing, communications, operations management, and more. Applicants must also plan to be enrolled full-time in the upcoming academic year and hold a minimum 2.5 GPA. At least one award will be allocated to a recipient attending an HBCU, depending upon qualified applicants. If you're a post-secondary student pursuing a transportation-related degree, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you an undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a declared major or course of study relevant to the transportation, travel, and tourism industry? If so, the ABA Academic Merit Scholarships may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarships award $5,000 to two (2) students pursuing relevant majors. Bear in mind that transportation, travel, and tourism encompass a wide range of professions, from accounting to hospitality management and everything in between. In other words, the American Bus Association encourages interested students to apply rather than ruling themselves out because of their major. If you're a post-secondary student pursuing a major or course of study related to the transportation, travel, and tourism industry, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a post-secondary student who is a full-time employee or the dependent of a full-time employee of an ABA (American Bus Association) member company? If so, the Motorcoach and Tour Operator Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship is awarded to multiple full-time employees or the dependent children of full-time employees of ABA bus and tour member companies in good standing. Bear in mind that (1) the eligible employee must have been employed by an ABA member company in good standing for at least one year as of January 1 in the year in which the scholarships are awarded and (2) the winners or the parents of the winners must still be employed in the spring when the winners are selected. 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 full-time employee or the dependent of a full-time employee of an ABA (American Bus Association) member company? Further, are you majoring in or studying a field relevant to the transportation, travel, and tourism industries? If so, the ABA Member Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $5,000 to seven (7) full-time employees or the dependents of full-time employees of an ABA member company in good standing. The eligible employee must have been employed by an ABA member company in good standing for at least one year as of January 1 in the year in which the scholarships are awarded and distributed. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Dwight P. Jacobus Scholarships are a great opportunity for undergraduates pursuing a major within the School of Business at an accredited institution of higher education within Maryland. Students in teacher certification programs are also eligible - at least one scholarship will be reserved for such applicants. To be eligible, students must be high school graduates or current undergraduates who have lived in Maryland for at least a year before the award date. If you're eligible, don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to fund your dreams!Show Less

Are you an incoming college senior or graduate student pursuing a course of study or research related to the conservation of energy in transportation, agriculture and construction, and power generation in a U.S.-based, ABET-accredited program? If so, the Yanmar/SAE Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $1,000 to the applicant who submits the best essay answering the prompt "Detail a unique accomplishment demonstrating how you developed something new or improved upon an existing item/system/technology and the benefit that was gained. Did this accomplishment inspire you to pursue your intended major/career path? If so, please explain how." Bear in mind that emphasis/preference will be placed on those pursuing studies or research related to the internal combustion engine. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The TAC Foundation Scholarships are intended to help support Canadian citizens and residents' post-secondary education in transportation-related studies. All applicants must be enrolled at a post-secondary institution in an academic program related to the planning, design, construction, operations, maintenance, and program management of road and highway infrastructure and urban transportation. They must also be enrolled in at least two semesters of full-time studies from September of the current year through August of the next. Students may only be awarded one (1) TAC Foundation scholarship at each stage of their education (community college, university undergraduate, graduate), and may apply for and receive scholarships from other sources. If you're a Canadian citizen or resident passionate about working in the transportation industry, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

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

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 $15,000 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