ITE Diversity Scholars

Institute of Transportation Engineers

Award: $20,000

Deadline: March

Qualifications: 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 Selection criteria: 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 How to apply: 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

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