SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCES

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SIDO members are highly encouraged to apply for scholarships. 

SIDO will share various scholarship opportunities for members to apply. 

Here are some opportunities to apply with the links to apply provided. 

International Transportation Management Association

The future of our industry depends on the next generation of industry professionals. It is our goal to invest in their education and training. Helping to make this journey less financially burdensome is one of the ways ITMA and our membership has been making a difference since 1985. 

Houston Electrical League

The Houston Electric League Scholarship Foundation (HELSF) is a non-profit organization that offers scholarships to children of HEL members attending universities or trade schools. They provide up to $60,000 annually in scholarships for junior and senior college students.

Additionally, HELSF sponsors a summer intern program, allowing eligible students to gain valuable work experience with HEL member companies.

Transportation Club of Houston

Each year the Transportation Club of Houston proudly offers scholarship awards to deserving students in transportation and related fields such as warehousing, supply chain logistics, and international business logistics.

Scholarship opportunities are available to qualified students in conjunction with a faculty member.

The Port of Houston Partners in Maritime Education 

The Port of Houston Partners in Maritime Education (PHPME) foundation is designed to inform and educate Houston area high school and college students about career opportunities in the maritime industry.  

Southwest Association of Rail Shippers

Each year, the Southwest Association of Rail Shippers (SWARS) provides scholarships to qualified applicants. Scholarships are administered at the sole discretion of SWARS and awards are conferred on a competitive basis. Funding is made available only for the scholastic year beginning in the fall semester following notification of a scholarship award. 

Houston Customs Brokers & Freight Forwarders Association

HCBFFA is committed to the future of our industry. Each University Scholarship award will offer as much as $5,000.00 per academic year. This scholarship will only be awarded to students attending a Texas University or College who are actively pursuing a degree in Logistics & Transportation or another Supply Chain related field.  

Houston Transportation Professionals' Association 

Each year, HTPA awards scholarships on a competitive submitted application basis to current undergraduate students and college-bound high school seniors. 

Propeller Club of Houston

The scholarship program is intended to provide financial assistance to students who have demonstrated high levels of academic performance and leadership, and who intend to further their education in the maritime field.