ITE University Scholars Program
Scholarship Sponsored by Community of Transportation Professionals
Purpose This scholarship program seeks to boost youth participation in the transportation profession by financially supporting students at the undergraduate level who plan to pursue careers in transportation engineering, planning, or closely related fields. Award One (1) scholarship is granted each year to a qualifying graduating U.S. high school senior or a community college student transferring to a four-year university. Recipients must enroll full time at an accredited college or university that has an established ITE Student Chapter. Priority and program objective The University Scholars Program aims to assist students with the greatest need. Preference is given to first-generation college students and those from low-income households. Applicants who qualify for Pell Grants (as determined by the FAFSA process) will receive priority consideration; however, applicants who do not qualify for Pell Grants will still be eligible for award consideration. Eligibility Applicants must meet all of the following at the time of application and maintain these standards to remain in the program: - Be a U.S. high school student or a community college student planning to transfer to a four-year institution. - Be a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident. - Intend to major or be declared in transportation engineering, transportation planning, or a related field. - Plan to enroll, or be enrolled, full time at an accredited college or university that has an ITE Student Chapter. - Be in good academic standing. - Have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Additional preferences - First-generation college student status (neither parent has earned a bachelor’s degree). - Low household income—Pell Grant eligibility will be given priority in the selection process. Continuation in the program Students who receive the University Scholars award may continue to receive support for subsequent undergraduate years provided they make satisfactory progress toward a degree in transportation engineering, planning, or a related discipline and maintain the minimum GPA and other standards required by the program.
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