Centerline Drivers Announces Third Drive It Forward Scholarship Winner for Female Truck Drivers
Cienna Townson is the third winner of Centerline Drivers’ Drive It Forward scholarship for women in transportation.
Cienna is from Lawrenceville, Georgia and has already taken the first step toward her trucking career by starting CDL school in her home state. Her journey hasn’t been without challenges, but she is excited and ready to embrace this new chapter.
“I am deeply honored to be selected as a recipient of the Drive It Forward trucking scholarship. I want to express my gratitude to Centerline for this incredible opportunity and for investing in aspiring trucking professionals like me,” said Cienna Townson. “This scholarship represents more than financial support—it is a vote of confidence in my ability to succeed in the trucking industry.
The Drive It Forward scholarship is in honor of Sheila Castaneda, a key member of the Centerline Drivers’ leadership team and a proponent of promoting opportunities for women in trucking.
The scholarship provides financial assistance to one woman every year who is entering a CDL program to pursue a career as a commercial driver. The scholarship will be for the full tuition amount of up to $7,500.
Applications are now open for the 2025 scholarship. All eligible drivers will submit an online application demonstrating they meet all criteria outlined as conditions of the scholarship. Applicants must provide an essay explaining their circumstances, a professional reference and work history. The deadline for this year’s applications is December 31st, 2025 at 11:59 EST.
