2015 Eisenhower Graduate Fellowship

The “Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program Graduate Fellowship” is funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).

FHWA is soliciting applications for this program to 1) to attract the nation's brightest minds to the field of transportation, 2) to enhance the careers of transportation professionals by encouraging them to seek advanced degrees, and 3) to retain top talent in the transportation industry of the United States.

This grant provides funding for the pursuit of Masters or Doctorate Degrees in a transportation related discipline. The total federal funding available is $800,000 for up to 76 awards. The award ceiling is $35,000 and award floor is $5,000. The Notice of Funding Announcement was issued on March 25, 2015 and the application closing date is April 21, 2015.

Applicants of the Eisenhower Graduate Fellowship Recipients must:

• Possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited U.S. Institution;
• Be enrolled in an accredited U.S. Institution of higher education;
• Be pursuing a degree in a full-time program in a transportation-related discipline;
• Have at least one full academic year remaining in program of study;
• Conduct ongoing research in one or more transportation-related disciplines; and
• Plan to enter the transportation profession after completing their higher level education.

Although this program does not require cost sharing or matching, universities are encouraged to contribute resources to help leverage fellowship funding.

If you are interested in this scholarship opportunity, I recommend that you review the attached documents carefully, in the following links:

1. 2015 Grad Eisenhower
2. Eisenhower Fellowship Grant FY 2015