WTS Foundation aims to empower women who are interested in or are already a part of the transportation sector by offering numerous scholarships. Every year, the WTS Portland Chapter offers the WTS Portland Chapter Gail Achterman Leadership Scholarship, awarding an award of $7,000 scholarship to a deserving female student.
WTS Portland Chapter Gail Achterman Leadership Scholarship 2025 – Overview
| Application Open Date | October 1, 2025 |
| Application Deadline | December 3, 2025 |
| Eligible Grades | Undergraduate |
| Amount | $7,000 |
| Award Winners | 1 |
| Areas of Study | Public Transportation Public Transportation Engineering Transportation Transportation Marketing |
| Country | United States |
| Apply Now | Click Here |
Eligibility:
Scholarship applicants will be evaluated on the following criteria:
- Must be pursuing a graduate or undergraduate degree in transportation at an institution in Oregon or counties in SW Washington, including Cowlitz, Clark, Lewis, Pacific, Skamania, and Wahkiakum.
- Must demonstrate plans to pursue a career in a transportation-related field.
- First-generation college students and students of color can apply for this program.
Application Requirements:
Here’s what you must submit besides your application.
- Essay
- Grade transcript
- School Verification
- Present Work Experiences
- Recommendation letters
How to apply:
- Visit the official website
- The ‘WTS Portland Chapter Gail Achterman Leadership Scholarship 2025’ application form page will open.
- Click on the ‘Start Application’ button.
- Fill out the online scholarship application form with the required details.
- Upload the required documents.
- Click on the ‘Submit’ button
- Your application is submitted.
Selection Criteria:
The scholarship committee will choose the candidates based on their academic records, job skills, and specific involvement in the transportation sector through jobs or activities.

