Global Education Initiative – Scholarship Opportunity Funded by the Right of Way International Education Foundation (RWIEF)

The purpose and intent of the Scholarship is to provide one $2,500 scholarship to each of IRWA’s active chartered Chapters to offer as an incentive to Chapter members to seek out IRWA course curriculum opportunities. Scholarship funds (not to exceed $180,000) so awarded must be used within two (2) years from July 1, 2025. All courses taken can be done so either in person, on demand or virtually. Region officers or International Relations Committee Chair can award that unused scholarship to another chapter in the region where there is more than one qualified candidate.

To qualify, scholarship candidates must:

• Be active and good-standing IRWA members for at least two years.
• Submit an essay of 300 words or less describing 1) what they see as their strongest current potential contribution to the IRWA and how this scholarship would enhance their capacity to make contributions, 2) what excites them about IRWA’s future and the right of way profession, and 3) what role they want to have in the future of the profession and IRWA.

To download the application and apply for the scholarship, please click here.

• Applications must be submitted by April 1, 2025.
• Grantees will be notified by June 1, 2025.
• Scholarship awards must be used within two years from July 1, 2025.
• All courses may be taken in person, on demand or virtually.

To learn more about this scholarship and other ways the RWIEF supports IRWA’s mission, visit https://www.rwief.org.