On the road to a brilliant future
The ATSS Foundation provides education scholarships for the loved ones of fallen or permanently disabled roadway workers — until we can reduce the number of work zone deaths to zero. Every scholarship is a promise: that no family will face the road ahead alone. This year, that promise reaches 12 students and celebrates four who have crossed the finish line and graduated.
2026 Scholarship Recipients
Congratulations to the 2026-27 Roadway Worker Memorial Scholarship Recipients:
- Alayna Beard – Highland, Ill., Sophomore, Health Science, University of Missouri
- Xander Gray – Siloam Springs, Ark., Senior, Landscape Architecture, University of Arkansas (new scholarship recipient)
- Chris Hutt II – Cleveland, Tenn., Junior, Environmental Science, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Katie Hutt – Cleveland, Tenn., Graduate Student, Architecture, Georgia Tech.
- Chuck Bailey Memorial Scholarship recipient
- Brooklyn Jones – Detroit, Mich., Sophomore, Psychology, Wayne County Community College (new scholarship recipient)
- Cameron Jones – Detroit, Mich., Freshman, Electrical Trade, Wayne County Community College (new scholarship recipient)
- Dionne Jones – Detroit, Mich., Freshman, Criminal Justice/Medical focus, Wayne County Community College (new scholarship recipient)
- Roshanda Jones – Detroit, Mich., Senior, Christian Counseling, Liberty University (new scholarship recipient)
- Joann Jones – Chicago, Ill., Graduate student, Astrophysics, University of Chicago
- Taylor Lingafelter – Sullivan, Ill., Junior, Business Marketing & Management, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
- Madeline Sollars – Rocky River, Ohio, Freshman, Psychology, University of Tennessee, Knoxville (new scholarship recipient)
- Mary Sollars – Rocky River, Ohio, Junior, Accounting & Economic Consulting, Elon University
- Chuck Bailey Memorial Scholarship recipient
Where are they now? Celebrating our graduates
A scholarship is a beginning, not an end. We’re proud to celebrate four recipients who have graduated and are now building their careers — showing your support’s impact:
- Alex Perez — Computer Science, Indiana University
- Katie Hutt — Architecture, University of Tennessee (continuing to graduate study)
- Mariela Lara — Environmental Science & Policy, Cal State Long Beach
- Sydney Parsons — Paramedic Certification, Central Washington University
"I am extremely grateful and lucky to be where I am today, and would not have been able to do so without your overwhelming support!"
— Sydney Parsons, paramedic & scholarship graduate
Support Our Cause
Your contributions — both now and in the future — help the ATSS Foundation assist the loved ones of work zone workers and educate the public about roadway safety. Help more students like Sydney turn heartbreak into hope.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
The Roadway Worker Memorial and Chuck Bailey Scholarship Programs provide 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 helps put students on the road to a brilliant future so they can fulfill their academic dreams.
The program is competitive and has a value of up to $10,000 for an academic year. 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 to roadway safety projects, but also was quick to share his knowledge, contacts and time.
Know someone who is eligible? Encourage them to apply to the Roadway Worker Memorial Scholarship for the 2027-28 academic year using our online application. Applications are currently closed but stay tuned for opening information.