2026 ATA Foundation Scholarship Program
The Arizona Trucking Association Foundation is committed to fostering the next generation of talent. The Foundation offers financial assistance to eligible students pursuing full-time studies at accredited colleges, universities, or vocational institutions of their choice.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be:
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Employees of Arizona Trucking Association (ATA) Member companies
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Children, stepchildren, or grandchildren (age 24 and under) of ATA Member company employees
Candidates must be:
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High school seniors or high school graduates, or
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Current postsecondary undergraduate students
The program supports:
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Part-time undergraduate studies (for ATA member employees)
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Full-time undergraduate studies (for children, stepchildren, or grandchildren)
A maximum of 50 applications will be accepted.
Award Information
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Total amount awarded annually: $10,000 – $15,000
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Individual awards range from $500 to $3,000
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Awards are based on:
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Financial need
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Academic performance (grades)
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Community service involvement
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Application Timeline – 2026
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Applications may be submitted online from March 2, 2026 through May 15, 2026
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Scholarship recipients will be announced in June 2026
Congratulations to Our 2025 Scholarship Recipients
We proudly recognize the outstanding students selected as 2025 scholarship recipients:
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Nevaeh Backowski
Granddaughter of John Backowski
F|Staff -
Olivia Corona
Granddaughter of Craig Payne
Barney Trucking Inc. -
Blaine D’Ambrosio
Son of Kyndal D’Ambrosio
Sunland, Inc. -
Alexis Folts
Daughter of Steven Folts
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. -
Zachary Johnson
Son of Richard Johnson
Swift Transportation Co. of AZ, LLC -
Danielle Jordan
Employee
Senergy Petroleum -
Joscelin Morales
Daughter of JD Morales
NPL Construction Company -
Chase Westberg
Daughter of Kristine Kennedy
Maximum Machinery Moving, LLC
For questions regarding the 2026 ATA Foundation Scholarship Program, please contact Leslie at LHensley@aztrucking.com or call 602-850-6001.