Meet Our 2026 COMTO Chicago Scholars!

We are incredibly proud to introduce the 15 exceptional recipients of the 2026 COMTO Chicago Scholarships! These talented and dedicated individuals represent the bright future of the transportation industry. Each scholar embodies the commitment to excellence and community engagement that COMTO Chicago champions. Join us in celebrating their achievements and learning more about their inspiring journeys.

  • Mubashir Aleem

    DePaul University

    $2,500 Dorval Carter Scholarship

  • Khamani Battiste

    Norfolk State

    $2,500 Dorval Carter Scholarship

  • Mia Paulus

    Columbia College Chicago

    $2,500 Dorval Carter Scholarship

  • Fatema Hafiza

    Illinois Institute of Technology

    $1,000 Founding Fathers Leadership Legacy Scholarship

  • Maryam Yousefi Baseri

    University of Illinois Chicago

    $1,000 Founding Fathers Leadership Legacy Scholarship

  • Zahra Hajibagher Najjar

    University of Illinois Chicago

    $1,000 Founding Fathers Leadership Legacy Scholarship

  • Olivia Cox

    J Sterling Morton West High School

    $1,000 Jean Baptiste Scholarship

  • Kylah Fox

    Acellus Home School

    $1,000 Jean Baptiste Scholarship

  • Cameron Sanders

    Howard University

    $1,000 Jean Baptiste Scholarship

  • Joshua Howard

    Downers Grove South High School

    $2,000 The Elonzo "Lonnie" Hill Mentorship Scholarship

  • Alexis King

    Thornwood High School

    $2,000 The Elonzo "Lonnie" Hill Mentorship Scholarship

  • Malachi McBride

    Northern Illinois University

    $2,000 The Elonzo "Lonnie" Hill Mentorship Scholarship

  • Rithysak Prak

    DeVry University

    $1,000 Phillip Randolph Scholarship

  • Alexandra Mercado

    Loyola University Chicago

    $1,000 Phillip Randolph Scholarship

  • Elizabeth Sarpong

    Smith College

    $1,000 Phillip Randolph Scholarship