ITS Arizona is pleased to announce scholarship awards for applicants who are pursuing higher education or who recently began working in the Transportation/Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) industry to support their continuing education in improving safety and efficiency. The scholarship criteria look for excellence in the classroom, passion for innovation, and enthusiasm for the transportation industry.
- Undergraduate Student ($1,750)
- Graduate Student ($1,750)
- Young Professional ($1,500)
Submission Deadline
Applications for the 2025-2026 ITS Arizona Scholarship Program are due at 5 pm MST April 15, 2025 through the link below.
Eligibility
Undergraduate Scholarship ($1,750)
- The Undergraduate scholarship is open to those students who are enrolled in their junior or senior year for the 2025-2026 academic calendar (i.e. award is open to students who will have completed his or her sophomore year by summer 2025).
- The student shall be attending a public university within the State of Arizona.
- The student’s major shall align with the ITS/ transportation industry, and includes planning, engineering, and technology fields of study.
Graduate Scholarship ($1,750)
- The graduate scholarship is open to those students who are pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree in the field of transportation/ITS for 2025-2026 academic calendar.
- The student shall be attending a public university within the State of Arizona.
- The student major shall align with the ITS/transportation industry, and includes planning, engineering and technology fields of study.
Young Professional ($1,500)
- Open to young professionals who are currently working in the transportation/ITS industry and pursuing continuing education opportunities.
- The applicant should be within the first five years of their professional career (i.e. graduated no earlier than May 2020).
Basis of Selection
- Industry interest and alignment with ITS Arizona goals
- Professor and/or Professional References (Limit Two)
- Quality of Short Essay (3,000 characters maximum)
- Academic Record for the undergraduate and graduate scholarship
Essay Requirements
The essay should describe and convey the following:
- Applicant goals and objectives as they pertain to the use and application of transportation/ITS technologies
- Description of experience and/or activities that demonstrate relevance to ITS
- Convey interest in the transportation technology industry
- 3,000 characters maximum
Instructions for Scholarship Applications
- Obtain up to two (2) Professor and/or Professional references (one page letter per reference).
- Prepare a short essay (see instructions above)
- Complete the online Google form (link below) with the details and upload the references and essay
Apply here!
For questions, please contact Chris Lemka at chris.lemka@burgessniple.com
