Need-Based Scholarships | NYC DOT Equity in Motion Summit

The full-day Equity in Motion Summit on Friday, April 25 is invite-only and free of cost. Most participants will cover their own expenses. We aim to ensure that practitioners from around the world can attend, so to encourage a diverse convening, we are offering limited scholarship opportunities to attendees with demonstrated financial need through our 2025 Equity in Motion Summit sponsors.

Please note that scholarships may not cover the entirety of an individual’s trip. Scholarship recipients may receive partial assistance for travel and/or hotel expenses, depending on financial need and the availability of funds.

Please complete this need-based scholarship application to request support.

Form Deadline: March 23, 2025

Invitations and scholarships are non-transferable.

Those interested in receiving an invitation should complete the “Get Involved” form for consideration.

Need-Based Scholarship Form

Full Name

Title

Organization

Full Address of Organization

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Country

Industry

Academia

Government/Public Sector

Non-profit/NGO

Private Sector

Other…

To your knowledge, is anyone in your organization planning on attending the 2025 Equity in Motion Summit?

Describe the nature of your work. Please specify whether it relates to transportation equity.

Did you attend the 2024 Equity in Motion Summit?

Why do you want to attend the 2025 Equity in Motion Summit? What do you hope to share or gain from attending?

Which other Summit-week activities would you like to participate in?

Thursday, April 24: A special NYC DOT street-transformation tour

Saturday, April 26: A morning bike ride along Broadway on Car-Free Earth Day

Would you be traveling from outside New York City to attend the 2025 Equity in Motion Summit?

Yes

Where would you be traveling from? [City, State, Country]

What expenses are you requesting be covered by a scholarship? Please describe the nature of the expenses and how much (in USD) you are requesting.

Would your organization cover any of your expenses? Please specify what would be covered and how much?

Please explain why you require financial assistance to participate in the 2025 Equity in Motion Summit.

If you are NOT selected as a scholarship recipient, will you be able to attend the Summit?

Is there anything else we should take into account when considering your request for a scholarship?