Scholarship Information

The Traffic Club of Philadelphia is pleased to sponsor and administer a variety of scholarships for higher education. These scholarships recognize outstanding scholastic achievement, encourage students to pursue careers in transportation, and honor Traffic Club members and others who have made invaluable contributions to their profession and the Delaware Valley.

The scholarship awards offered through The Traffic Club of Philadelphia are:

These scholarships are available on a competitive basis each year. Applicants must adhere to the prescribed application process which varies for each scholarship. Students are encouraged to apply for all of the scholarships, and may do so more than once. However, generally speaking, a student may not be awarded an individual scholarship (e.g. The Traffic Club of Philadelphia Scholarship) more than once.

The Traffic Club of Philadelphia Scholarships:

The Traffic Club of Philadelphia offers two $1,500 scholarships each year. The scholarships honor two distinguished Traffic Club members, Robert B. Einhorn and Francis X. Yetman. The scholarships are awarded at the Annual Dinner and are funded by The Traffic Club membership in conjunction with the annual dinner proceeds.

Traffic Club members, their children, grandchildren, and other extended family members (e.g., nephews and nieces) are eligible for the scholarships. Applicants must be enrolled in a school of higher learning beyond high school. Scholarship applicants must submit a completed application, academic grades, and an essay on the designated transportation topic.

The Traffic Club of Philadelphia scholarships have been awarded to students from a wide variety of colleges such as: Arcadia University, Catholic University, Delaware County Community College, Franklin and Marshall College, Immaculata University, Lehigh University, Mansfield University, Rider University, Shippensburg University, University of Maryland, University of New Hampshire, University of Pittsburgh, Villanova University, and West Chester University.

The H&M International Transportation Scholarship:

New for 2013! The Traffic Club of Philadelphia is thrilled to announce another scholarship offering to worthy students. A $2500 scholarship will be awarded once/year at the annual dinner. Applicants for this scholarship are asked "Please explain to the Scholarship Committee why you believe international trade is vital to the US Economy and what we as a nation need to do to increase exports to a growing world economy".

Alan R. Langley Scholarships:

In loving memory of Alan R. Langley, two scholarships of $500 each are available for students who are attending or plan to attend a school of higher learning in the following year. These scholarships are made possible through the generosity of Nancy Langley of Langley Traffic Services. The awards are presented each year at the National Transportation Week Luncheon.

The scholarships are open to all candidates who have shown the traits and commitment to be a good student and a good citizen. Applicants must prepare a letter of candidacy, complete an application form containing contact information, academic status (e.g., name of institution, number of years enrolled in program, and curriculum major), financial need, and most recent grades, and submit an essay on the designated topic.

In recent years, Alan R. Langley scholarship winners have been students enrolled at colleges such as: Cornell University, Georgetown University, Gwynedd Mercy College, Immaculata College, Millersville University, Northampton Community College, Rider University, Rowan University, Temple University, University of Maryland, University of Pittsburgh, and West Chester University.

The William J. Tucker Scholarship Award:

Through the generosity of the Tucker Company, the William J. Tucker Annual Scholarship Award was established in 2004. This $1,000 scholarship honors Bill Tucker's career and his dedication to, and passion for, the transportation industry.

The Tucker Scholarship is available on a competitive basis to students enrolled in a school of higher learning beyond high school. Members of all transportation organizations within the Delaware Valley, their children, grandchildren and/or individuals in their legal custody are eligible. Applicants must submit a completed application, academic transcript, and an essay on the specified topic. The scholarship is presented to the winner at the National Transportation Week Luncheon.

The winners of the William J. Tucker Scholarship award have been students matriculated at the following colleges: Immaculata University, Rider University, Shippensburg University, University of Pittsburgh, and West Chester University.

The General Daniel Bray Scholarships:

Through the generosity of Richard Bray of Seneca Freight Lines, there are two Annual Scholarships, each in the amount of $500. They are in the name of General Bray, Mr. Bray's ancestor, who was a Revolutionary War hero who helped General George Washington and his troops with their historic crossing of the Delaware River on their way to Trenton in 1776.

The Bray Scholarships, created in 2004, are available to students who are enrolled or plan to enroll in a school of higher learning beyond high school in the upcoming Fall. Members of all transportation organizations within the Delaware Valley, their children, grandchildren and/or individuals in their legal custody are encouraged to apply. Military personnel and their family members are also eligible for the Bray scholarships and are highly encouraged to apply. Applicants must submit a letter of introduction, completed application, academic transcript and original essay. The Bray Scholarship is presented to the winner at the National Transportation Week Luncheon.

Students who have been awarded a General Daniel Bray scholarship have attended colleges such as: Immaculata University, Northampton Community College, Shippensburg University, Syracuse University, University of Delaware, University of Maryland, University of Notre Dame, Wilkes University, and Yale University.

Transportation Clubs International:

Transportation Clubs International (TCI) is a professional association consisting of transportation clubs, associations, companies and individuals from throughout North America. TCI has an extensive scholarship program and, while The Traffic Club of Philadelphia does not administer these scholarships, students are highly encouraged to explore their eligibility and pursue appropriate TCI scholarships.

WorkReady Philadelphia:

To extend its reach to area students and young people, The Traffic Club of Philadelphia has also collaborated with WorkReady Philadelphia. WorkReady Philadelphia sponsors a number of programs to help young people become full and contributing members of a world-class workforce. Members of The Traffic Club of Philadelphia are encouraged to lend their support to these highly worthwhile programs, such as Shadowing Day.

Education Committee:

The Traffic Club of Philadelphia's Education Committee assists with the administration of the various scholarships and urges all eligible persons to apply. For guidance and clarifications regarding the scholarships, please contact a representative of the Education Committee as shown below.