WBTA

Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association

Scholarships

“I want to go to grad school and (this WTBA scholarship) gives me a chance to save some of my money and put that towards grad school.  I’m very honored.” – Braden Mork (UW-Milwaukee), 2023 Scholarship Winner

Hear from 2023 Winners

You’re on the road to a bright future.  Let us help you reach your destination.

Every year, WTBA awards two different types of scholarships to deserving college students studying in transportation construction industry fields.  Winners receive their scholarships during WTBA’s Contractor-Engineer Conference in January.  WTBA awarded seven total scholarships in January 2023.

WTBA recognizes how much time, effort, and money students eyeing a career in transportation construction commit toward earning their degrees and beginning their careers.

WTBA’s Engineering Scholarships are worth $5,000 each.  Engineering Technician scholarships are worth $3,000 each.  Details on both types and how to apply are below.

Applications for 2023-24 scholarships are now open.  Click the button below to begin your application.

The deadline to apply is Friday, November 10, 2023.

What you’ll need to apply

  • Cover letter detailing your interest in transportation construction and why you’re deserving of a WTBA scholarship (PDF or Word Doc)
  • Two professional letters of recommendation (PDF or Word Doc)
  • Official copy of latest school transcript (PDF or JPG)
  • The deadline to apply is Friday, November 10, 2023

Engineering Scholarship: $5,000

All Civil/Construction Engineering students at Marquette University, UW-Madison, UW-Milwaukee, UW-Platteville, UW-Stout, Milwaukee School of Engineering & Michigan Tech are eligible.

  • Special consideration to students who are residents of Wisconsin
  • Civil Engineering, Construction Technology, Construction Management and related curriculums
  • Preference will be given to those applicants who intend to pursue a career in the transportation construction industry

Engineering Technician Scholarship: $3,000

All Engineering Technician students at Chippewa Valley, Madison Area, Mid-State, Northeastern WI and Milwaukee Area Technical Colleges are eligible to apply.

  • Civil Engineering, Construction Technology, Construction Management, or related curriculums
  • Preference will be given to those applicants who intend to pursue a career in the transportation construction industry
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