ATAF Scholarship Program
Supporting and developing the next generation of talent
The Arizona Trucking Association Foundation is committed to supporting and developing the next generation of talent connected to Arizona’s trucking industry. Through its scholarship program, the Foundation provides financial assistance to qualified students pursuing full-time studies at accredited colleges, universities, or vocational and technical institutions of their choice. By helping students achieve their educational goals, the Foundation aims to strengthen the future workforce, encourage professional growth, and invest in the continued success of the trucking industry and the communities it serves.
“The Arizona Trucking Association scholarship has been such an incredible honor to receive, and I am truly grateful for the support it provides to students from trucking families. My freshman year has already been an amazing and transformative experience, and this scholarship has helped make it even more meaningful. I am sincerely thankful to the Arizona Trucking Association for investing in my education and future.”
– N.B., ATAF Scholarship Recipient
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be:
- Employees of Arizona Trucking Association (ATA) Member companies or…
- Children, stepchildren, or grandchildren (age 24 and under) of ATA Member company employees
Candidates must be:
- High school seniors or high school graduates, or current postsecondary undergraduate students
The program supports:
- Part-time undergraduate studies (for ATA member employees)
- Full-time undergraduate studies (for children, stepchildren, or grandchildren)
A maximum of 50 applications will be accepted.
2025 Scholarship Winners
navaeh backowski
Grandaughter of John Backowski
F|Staff
olivia corona
Grandaughter of Craif Payne
Barney Trucking, Inc.
blaine d’ambrosio
Son of Kyndal D’Ambrosio
Sunland, Inc.
Alexis Folts
Daughter of Steven Folts
Knight-Swift Transportation
Zachary Johnson
Son of Richard Johnson
Swift Transportation
Danielle Jordan
Employee
Senergy Petroleum
Joscelin Morales
Daughter of JD Morales
NPL Construction
Chase Westburg
Daughter of Kristine Kennedy
Maximum Machinery Moving