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Roadway Worker Memorial Scholarship

AMERICAN TRAFFIC SAFETY SERVICES

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Funding Amount

Up to $11,000 (up to $10,000 base + $1,000 Chuck Bailey Memorial add-on)

Deadline

February 15, 2027

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Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Roadway Worker Memorial Scholarship

Overview: The Roadway Worker Memorial Scholarship is a competitive scholarship program offered by the American Traffic Safety Services (ATSS) Foundation to support students who have experienced tragedy in work zones.

Geographic Scope: United States (national program)

Focus Areas: Work zone safety, roadway worker safety

Eligibility:

  • Dependents of roadway workers who were killed or permanently disabled in work zone incidents

  • Students pursuing post-secondary education (community college, four-year college, graduate school, or trade school)

  • Students can reapply each year through graduate studies

  • Students demonstrating strong commitment to volunteerism may receive an additional $1,000 Chuck Bailey Memorial Scholarship

    • Award Amount: Up to $10,000 annually; up to $1,000 additional for Chuck Bailey Memorial component

    Program History:

  • Inception: 2002

  • As of 2026, the Foundation has awarded 147 Roadway Worker Memorial Scholarships

  • 28 Chuck Bailey Memorial Scholarships awarded

  • In 2025-26 academic year alone: 9 scholarships awarded totaling $83,000

  • Total scholarships awarded since program start: over $660,000

    • Contact Information:

  • Email: foundation@atssa.com

  • ATSS Foundation Director: Lori Diaz

  • Mailing: 150 Riverside Parkway, Suite 311, Fredericksburg, VA 22406-1094

  • Phone: 1-540-368-1701

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Deadline: February 15 (for the following academic year)

    Application Format:

  • One unified application for both Roadway Worker Memorial Scholarship and Chuck Bailey Memorial Scholarship

  • Students can reapply each year

    • Required Materials:

  • Contact foundation@atssa.com for specific application requirements and forms

    • Submission:

  • Email to: foundation@atssa.com

    • Additional Information:

  • Applications accepted for community college, four-year college, graduate school, and trade school students

  • Students may provide evidence of volunteerism commitment for consideration of Chuck Bailey Memorial add-on ($1,000)

  • Recipients share their stories on ATSSA website for program promotion

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