Jack E. Leisch Fellowship
Forecasted
Jack E. Leisch Fellowship supports graduate students studying transportation planning, roadway geometric design, traffic operations, and safety performance to further their education and career goals.
Funder: American Society of Civil Engineers
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Approximately $5,000 and a certificate
Summary: Supports full-time graduate students studying transportation planning, roadway geometric design, traffic operations, and safety performance.
Key Information: Applicants must be ASCE or T&DI members in good standing at the time of the award.
Description
The Jack E. Leisch Fellowship, administered by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), supports graduate education in transportation planning, roadway geometric design, traffic operations, and safety performance. Made possible by donations, the fellowship commemorates Jack E. Leisch, M.ASCE, and his professional contributions to highway design, traffic operations, and transportation planning.
The fellowship connects applicants’ graduate study with their career efforts and long-term goals. Applicants explain how their work relates to Leisch’s career and how the fellowship would support their educational and professional interests. Selection considers the applicant’s academic program, educational plan, academic performance, post-graduate intentions, leadership capacity, and financial need.
