High school seniors who live and attend school in Milwaukee County and who plan to attend a trade school, college, or university should complete the scholarship application. Students must also submit a short essay inspired by Parks’ quote, “Each person must live their life as a model for others.”
Entries must be received by Monday, January 5, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. in order to be considered. Three winning students will each receive a $1,000 scholarship toward their educational pursuits, with winners announced in February on Parks’ birthday and Transit Equity Day.
Who Is Eligible:
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High school seniors who live and attend school in Milwaukee County.
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Must plan to be enrolled in a trade school, college, or university in 2026. For the scholarship winners, MCTS will send the funds directly to the school.
How to Apply:
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Students must complete the application, submit an essay and a letter of recommendation from a teacher, guidance counselor or other trusted adult.
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Submit an essay (250 words minimum, 500 words maximum) inspired by this Rosa Parks’ quote: “Each person must live their life as a model for others.”
Again, the deadline to apply is Monday, January 5, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. The winners will be announced on Rosa Parks’ birthday Wednesday, February 4, 2026. If you have any questions, please send them to Marketing@mcts.org.
Application:
The application can be found by clicking the button below.
Click here to apply
The application, essay and letter of recommendation can also be emailed to Marketing@mcts.org, mailed to or dropped off at:
Attn: Rosa Parks Tribute Scholarship
c/o Marketing Department Milwaukee County Transit System
Administration Building
1942 N. 17th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53205