ITS Arizona is pleased to announce scholarship awards for applicants who are pursuing higher education or working in the Transportation/Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) field to improve 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
The call for applications for 2026-2027 scholarship is open now and ends on May 1, 2026. The applications must be submitted before 5:00 PM MST on May 1, 2026.
Eligibility
Undergraduate Scholarship ($1,750)
- The Undergraduate scholarship is open to those students who are enrolled in their junior or senior year for the 2026-2027 academic calendar (i.e. award is open to students who will have completed his or her sophomore year by summer 2026).
- The student shall be attending public university within the State of Arizona.
- The student major shall align with the ITS/transportation industry, including a variety of engineering and technology fields of study.
Graduate Scholarship ($1,750)
- The graduate scholarship is open to those students who are pursuing master’s or doctoral degree in the field of transportation/ITS for 2026-2027 academic calendar.
- The student shall be attending public university within the State of Arizona.
- The student major shall align with the ITS/transportation industry, including a variety of engineering and technology fields of study.
Young Professional ($1,500)
- Open to young professionals who are working in the transportation/ITS industry.
- The applicant should be within the first five years of their professional career (e.g., graduated in May 2021 or later for this application cycle).
Basis of Selection
- Industry interest and alignment with ITS Arizona goals
- Professor and/or Professional References (limit 2)
- Quality of Short Essay (3,000 characters maximum)
- Academic record (Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships only)
Essay Requirements
The essay should describe and convey the following:
- Applicant goals and objectives as they pertain to use and application of transportation/ITS technologies
- Description of experience and/or activities that demonstrate relevance to ITS.
- Convey the student’s interest in the transportation technology industry
- 3,000 characters maximum
Instructions for Scholarship Applications
- Get 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 with the details and upload the references and essay
For questions, please contact Subhankar Dey, subhankar.dey@hdrinc.com
