Roadway Worker Memorial Scholarship Program
The Roadway Worker Memorial Scholarship Program provides financial assistance for post-high school education to dependents (children and spouses) of roadway workers killed or permanently disabled in work zone incidents. The Foundation’s goal is to help their dependents fulfill their academic dreams by providing financial assistance. The program is competitive and has a value of up to $10,000 for an academic year.
Know someone who is eligible? Encourage them to review the scholarship criteria and apply for the upcoming Roadway Worker Memorial Scholarship.
Chuck Bailey Memorial Scholarship Fund
Applicants who demonstrate a strong commitment to volunteerism may be eligible to receive an additional $1,000 in honor of Chuck Bailey, an esteemed member of the roadway safety industry who passed away in June 2002. Bailey was a member of the Ohio ATSSA Chapter, and not only worked tirelessly to get Congress to approve funding dedicated for roadway safety projects, but also was quick to share his knowledge, contacts and time.
Marty Weed Engineering Scholarship
In 2018, ATSS Foundation began developing a scholarship to honor Marty Weed, a longstanding member of ATSSA and an icon in the roadway safety infrastructure industry. The Marty Weed Engineering Scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance for new engineers who are employed by a public agency and who specialize in work zone safety and temporary traffic control to participate in ATSSA’s Annual Convention & Traffic Expo, giving them the opportunity to strengthen their discipline skills and network with hundreds of national and international leaders in the industry.
Marty, who passed away Dec. 13, 2018, was a former Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) state work zone engineer and was involved in the roadway safety infrastructure industry for 33 years.
In 2015, Marty was honored by receiving ATSSA’s National Safety Award. He was also recognized by ATSSA’s Northwest Chapter on May 17, 2018, where he was presented with an award and joined by fellow ATSSA members for a baseball game at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington.
As part of his commitment to developing the next generation of roadway safety professionals, Marty left an endowment to be used as a scholarship for engineers interested in the field of temporary traffic control and the highway safety industry. The Foundation is committed to continuing Marty’s legacy through this scholarship program.
Up to two scholarships are offered annually. Applicants must meet ALL of the following criteria:
- Be employed by a public agency (city, county, state or federal) as an active Engineer, or practicing Engineer, or received their EIT or P.E. at the time the application is submitted, AND
- Have a MAXIMUM of seven (7) total years of engineering work experience* AND
- Specialize or have a strong interest in work zone safety and temporary traffic control.
*Work history may be reviewed to address unique situations.
The application process for the Marty Weed Engineering Scholarship to attend ATSSA's 2026 Convention & Traffic Expo in Houston is now open until Aug. 29. Scholarship recipients receive complimentary Convention & Traffic Expo registration, reimbursement for four nights lodging at an ATSSA assigned hotel, plus up to $900 for travel expenses including mileage or coach airfare, transportation to/from the airport and eligible meals. Details will be provided by upon selection of recipients.
Questions? Call 540-376-3882 or contact ATSS Foundation.