Contact Department

Address:
TECH 215
3100 Cleburne Street
Houston, TX 77004

Department Chair:
Dr. Yi Qi
Phone: (713) 313.6809
Email: yi.qi@tsu.edu

Administrative Assistant:
Mrs. Rita Didikiri
Phone: (713) 313.1841
Email: rita.didikiri@tsu.edu
Fax: (713) 313.1856

Description:

With generous support from Mr. Curtis Franklin at Phillips 66, the Department of Transportation of Studies offers scholarships (1k/year) to qualified students pursuing the Master of Science degree in Transportation Management and Planning. Scholarship awards may include payment assistance for tuition, fees, and/or books per semester.

Selection Process:

Fall:

• Application Deadline: October 15
• Review of Scholarship Applications: October 16-31
• Interviews Conducted (if necessary): November 1-5
• Award notifications sent to students: November 15
• Students Confirm Acceptance of Scholarship: November 30

Spring:

• Application Deadline: April 15
• Review of Scholarship Applications: April 16-30
• Interviews Conducted (if necessary): May 1-5
• Award notifications sent to students: May 15
• Students Confirm Acceptance of Scholarship: May 30

Criteria:

• Newly admitted and full-time student in the M.S. Program in Transportation Planning and Management
• Graduate of a U.S. university or college, or currently enrolled as a graduating senior.
• Must apply for admission and be admitted to TSU before being awarded the scholarship.
• Must select TSU Transportation Planning and Management as a major.
• Must submit college transcript.
• Demonstrated leadership and community service
• Personal statement outlining academic goals and professional interests.
• Must register for at least 9 credits per semester (except summer semesters)
• Maintain GPA requirements each semester during the duration of the scholarship.
• Must submit completed application form by the deadline
• Must submit two (2) typed letters of recommendation. 

Applications are available:
TSU – Department of Transportation Studies 3100 Cleburne
Leonard Spearman Technology Building – Suite 215 Houston, TX 77004
For information regarding the application and scholarship, contact Dr. Qi, Professor and Chair at 713.313.6809 or yi.qi@tsu.edu

TSU Maritime Transportation Management and Security Scholarship 2025 Flyer

The Center for Transportation Training and Research (CTTR) is an innovative research component of Texas Southern University and provides graduate level management and research training in support of the Transportation Studies Program. The CTTR provides scholarships each semester for qualified students in transportation. The scholarships will cover tuition and a portion of the recipient’s living expenses.

The requirements are as follows:

• Must be an applicant to the Masters Program in Transportation StudiesMust have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher in the last two years of study,
• Submit statement of professional or scholastic objective (max – one page), and
• Submit three scholastic or professional letters of reference.

For further information, contact Dr. Carol A. Lewis at (713) 313-7924 or e-mail: lewis_ca@tsu.edu.

Applicants for MIHE fellowships must be enrolled in an accredited U.S. MIHE and must be pursuing a degree in a transportation related disciplines in a full-time program. Applicants must have at least one full academic year remaining in a program of study and must be enrolled for the entire academic year. A list of transportation-related disciplines can be found in appendix D or on the U&GP website (http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/ugp/#FellowshipsDiscip). Foreign students who are not U.S. citizens must provide a certified copy of their student I-20 ID or I-551 Permanent Resident Card that is issued by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS).

Fellowships are intended for:

• Undergraduate students (juniors and seniors) pursuing transportation-related undergraduate degrees at an MIHE who plan to enter the transportation profession upon completing their higher education.
• Graduate students (Masters or Doctorate) pursuing transportation-related graduate degrees who plan to enter a transportation profession upon completing their higher education.

For further information, contact Mr. Khosro Godazi at (713) 313-7925 or e-mail: godazi_kx@tsu.edu.

Applicants for MIHE fellowships must be enrolled in an accredited U.S. MIHE and must be pursuing a degree in a transportation related disciplines in a full-time program. Applicants must have at least one full academic year remaining in a program of study and must be enrolled for the entire academic year. A list of transportation-related disciplines can be found in appendix D or on the U&GP website (http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/ugp/#FellowshipsDiscip). Foreign students who are not U.S. citizens must provide a certified copy of their student I-20 ID or I-551 Permanent Resident Card that is issued by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS).

Fellowships are intended for:

• Undergraduate students (juniors and seniors) pursuing transportation-related undergraduate degrees at an MIHE who plan to enter the transportation profession upon completing their higher education.
• Graduate students (Masters or Doctorate) pursuing transportation-related graduate degrees who plan to enter a transportation profession upon completing their higher education.

For further information, contact Mr. Khosro Godazi at (713) 313-7925 or e-mail: godazi_kx@tsu.edu.

The Naomi W. Lede’ Institute for Innovation and Scholarship encourages scholastic excellence and innovation by providing scholarships for qualified students in the transportation fields. The objectives of the Dr. Naomi W. Lede’ Institute for Innovation and Scholarship are to prepare a highly qualified cadre of professionals with the ability to think critically and tackle existing and emerging issues in transportation. The Naomi W. Lede’ Institute was established for the purpose of inspiring and cultivating a continued spirit of motivation and excellence in achievement.

Scholarships are intended for students who are presently enrolled in or are applicants to the Master’s level program at Texas Southern University.

For further information, contact Dr. Carol A. Lewis at (713) 313-7924 (e-mail: lewis_ca@tsu.edu )