ITE Diversity Scholars Program
From Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE). $20,000. Deadline March 15, 2027.
- Award
- $20,000
- Deadline
- March 15, 2027 147 days left
- Provider
- Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)
- Who can apply
- Open to high school seniors, community college students, or undergraduate college students studying transportation engineering or planning. For African-American, Native American, Alaskan, or Hawaiian students. Minimum GPA 3.0. Must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. For first-generation college students. Must be Pell Grant eligible.
- Level
- High School Seniors, Community College Students, College Students
- Where
- Open nationwide (no state restriction listed)
- Essay
- Yes, 1 essay
- Documents
- Official Transcript, FAFSA Student Aid Acknowledgement Report, Two Letters of Recommendation
Last checked October 19, 2026. Details come from the provider; confirm on the official site before you apply.
About this scholarship
The ITE Diversity Scholars Program supports underrepresented students pursuing careers in transportation engineering, planning, or related fields. It is open to both seniors in high school planning to attend college in the fall and Community College students who are transferring to a 4 year college in the fall.
Essay prompt
Write a 1–2 page personal statement explaining your interest in the scholarship and the transportation field
Up to 1,000 words
Common questions
How much is the ITE Diversity Scholars Program worth?
The award is $20,000.
When is the ITE Diversity Scholars Program deadline?
The deadline is March 15, 2027. As of October 19, 2026, that is 147 days away.
Who can apply for the ITE Diversity Scholars Program?
Open to high school seniors, community college students, or undergraduate college students studying transportation engineering or planning. For African-American, Native American, Alaskan, or Hawaiian students. Minimum GPA 3.0. Must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. For first-generation college students. Must be Pell Grant eligible. No state restriction is listed.
Does the ITE Diversity Scholars Program require an essay?
Yes. The application asks for 1 essay. The first prompt is: "Write a 1–2 page personal statement explaining your interest in the scholarship and the transportation field" (up to 1000 words).
How do I apply for the ITE Diversity Scholars Program?
You apply through the online form on ite-scholarships.secure-platform.com. Have these ready: Official Transcript, FAFSA Student Aid Acknowledgement Report, Two Letters of Recommendation. Scholarly can also fill out and submit it for you after you review it.
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