University Transportation Research Center, Region II Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Education

AITE Scholarship

The Advanced Institute for Transportation Education (AITE) coordinates UTRC educational activities. AITE’s purpose is to increase the knowledge and capabilities of transportation professional through education in transportation and related fields. A major part of the AITE program is providing scholarships to young people, both those that are just starting their careers and those who are already working in the transportation field who want to increase their knowledge and skills. The largest scholarship program is the AITE Graduate Scholars Program.

AITE Graduate Scholars Program Description

Financial support up to a value of 20,000 dollars is available for outstanding Masters students in transportation programs at one of the six participating universities. Scholarships are available both to people entering the transportation field for the first time and to people already working for transportation agencies and companies. The scholarship provides:

For full time students:

  • Free tuition for three semesters or up to a value of 10,000 dollars
  • Monthly stipend for one year (total value not more than 10,000 dollars)
  • Experience in transportation research

For employees of participating agencies:

  • Free tuition for four semesters or up to a value of 10,000 dollars
  • Ten hour per week paid work release during semester at participating Agencies; see application for a list

Note that this is a matching program. UTRC provides up to 10,000 dollars to be matched by either the university or the participating transportation agency. As a result the details differ depending on the school.

Application Procedure

For complete details about the AITE Scholarship program, please view the application form. A program summary follows the application form download link. Applications for each year (for scholars starting in the Fall semester) are made available in November of the previous year. The application deadline will be in February.

Applications are also available at participating agencies and institutions; a list of these may be found in the downloadable application form. More information and current applications can be obtained by contacting Dr. Claire McKnight, the AITE Coordinator for New York and New Jersey, or Dr. Benjamin Colucci in Puerto Rico.

AITE Scholarship Application ( 18 kb )

Application Requirements

  • The applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  • The applicant must have a bachelor’s degree (recommended grade point average of 2.7 or better).
  • The applicant must be admitted as a matriculated student to one of the participating universities.

AITE Scholarship Requirements

  • The scholar must attend graduate school on a full time basis.
  • The scholar must complete the AITE curriculum with a 3.0 GPA.
  • The scholar must complete a project.
  • For full time students - The scholar must participate in an approved research project.

Basis for Awards

  • Grade point average in previous degree(s)
  • Communication skills in English
  • Dedication to and interest in a transportation career
  • Support from employer for applicants currently working in transportation