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National Scholarship Program

COMTO National Scholarship Program

COMTO’s National Scholarship Program supports our strategic goal of ensuring the continuing legacy of future leaders in transportation. COMTO annually awards multiple national academic scholarships, ranging from $500 to $6,000 each to graduate and undergraduate students from across the country. Scholarship awardees are represented in all academic backgrounds and are pursuing various careers in the transportation industry. 
COMTO Chapters collectively award close to $500,000 annually in academic scholarships to local applicants. 

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED! Please check out some of our partners' scholarship opportunities that are now open: 
Latinos In Transit - LIT Scholarship - Deadline June 13, 2025
Foundation Scholarship Programs | IBTTA | International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association - Deadline April 18, 2025
Scholarship Program – American Public Transportation Foundation - Deadline June 6, 2025
 

2023 Scholarship Gala Sponsored By NTI

  • NTI
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  • HNTB

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The COMTO National Scholarship Application is now open!

COMTO’s National Scholarship Program supports our strategic goal of ensuring the continuing legacy of minorities in transportation. COMTO annually awards multiple national academic scholarships, ranging from $500 to $6,000 each to minority graduate and undergraduate students from across the country. Scholarship awardees are represented in all academic backgrounds and are pursuing various careers in the transportation industry.

In addition to applying for COMTO's National Scholarships, please reach out to your local chapter for their scholarship opportunities. COMTO Chapters collectively award close to $500,000 annually in academic scholarships to local applicants.

 

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We believe that the leadership of a massive industry that has the responsibility of transporting all people all the time should reflect the communities they serve.