In the interest of promoting and advancing worthy persons within our field, your association, along with your and our partners’ generous support, sponsors several scholarships and awards.  These scholarships and awards are presented every year at the state conference, and are meant to recognize these persons’ merits and hard work at their craft.  Whether they are a deserving high school senior, just embarking on their journey, or a person who has spent many years successfully at their craft, to someone moving steadily along their career arc, these awards are meant to show our appreciation and our support for their dedication to the student transportation field.

2026 Entry Level driver instructor Training course (ditc) SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship is for anyone currently employed in the pupil transportation industry within the state of Washington. This scholarship consists of One program registration, hotel, and one year's WAPT membership dues. Two scholarships are awarded each year, one to the East Side (ESD's 101, 105, 123 and 171) and one to the West Side (ESD's 112, 113, 114, 121, and 189). Application Deadline is February 7, 2026