The deadline for all three is June 28. Winners will be announced in August.
The $5,000 Connie Sumara Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a woman pursuing a graduate or undergraduate degree and seeking to further her career in the rail industry. It honors the memory of former LRW President Connie Sumara, a LRW founder and the group’s longest-serving President.
Among the eligibility requirements: The applicant must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher; be currently employed by a railroad or railway-related business (such as a supplier) for at least 12 months; and be currently enrolled, at a minimum, as a part-time student (six-hours per spring and fall semester) at an accredited/post-secondary institution leading to an associate, bachelor’s, or master’s degree. Additionally, applicants in any field of study may apply, though the degree must support a career in the rail industry. To apply, click this Online Google Application Form.
The $3,000 Future of Railroading Scholarship will be awarded to a student pursuing a graduate or undergraduate degree, with an interest in supporting the rail industry.
Among the eligibility requirements: The applicant must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be currently enrolled, at a minimum, as a part-time student (six-hours per spring and fall semester) at an accredited/post-secondary institution leading to an associate, bachelor’s, or master’s degree. Applicants in any field of study may apply. To apply, click this Online Google Application Form.
The new Sue Black Memorial Scholarship, sponsored by The Greenbrier Companies, will award $5,000 to a student pursuing a graduate or undergraduate degree in the rail industry and is in financial need. According to LRW, the funds will be paid at the beginning of the fall 2024 school term following the applicant’s selection and after receiving proof of enrollment, and the distribution of funds will be administered by the LRW Scholarship Chair and disbursed to the suitable official of the recipient’s institution.
Among the eligibility requirements: The applicant must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and be able to prove financial need (e.g., FAFSA form). Additionally, they must be currently enrolled, at a minimum, as a part-time student (six-hours per spring and fall semester) at an accredited/post-secondary institution leading to an associate, bachelor’s, or master’s degree. Applicants in any field of study may apply, though the degree must support the applicant’s career in the rail industry. To apply, click this Online Google Application Form.
“Thanks to our generous corporate partner sponsors, the League of Railway Women is able to annually recognize and support professional development of those pursuing a graduate or undergraduate degree and who seek to further their career in the rail industry,” said Micki Rust, LRW Scholarship Committee Chair. Contact Rust for more information at scholarship@railwaywomen.org
