American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association (AREMA) Educational Foundation Scholarships

Website: AREMA

Description
The AREMA Educational Foundation provides scholarships to engineering students who are specializing in the railway industry and supports other educational and training endeavors that help to ensure the future of the profession. In 2018, awarded 33 scholarships totaling $68,000. 
Eligibility

General Criteria for all scholarship applicants include having an interest in railway engineering, maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.5, and being available for interview by the AREMA Scholarship Committee. Enrolled students must have completed at least one quarter or semester in an accredited* four or five year engineering or engineering technology undergraduate/graduate degree program.

The 2021 application form applies to all Scholarships offered by AREMA. By completion of this form, the Scholarship Review Committee will determine which Scholarship(s) the candidate qualifies for. The deadline for applications is December 4, 2020 and will be available in September. 

Student Type
  • freshman
  • sophomore
  • junior
  • senior
  • graduate
Citizen Type
  • US Citizen
  • Permanent Resident
  • International or Other Visa Status
  • Undocumented
Procedure

Get application details at https://www.aremafoundation.org/AREMA_DONOR/Foundation/Educational_Foundation_Scholarships.aspx. 

Canadian National Railway Company Scholarship ($1,000)
CSX Scholarship ($1,000)
General Criteria applies to the above scholarships.

The following scholarships have additional criteria from the general criteria listed above

New York Central Railroad Memorial Scholarship

  • $1,000
  • Priority given to a student at Clarkson University

Norfolk Southern Foundation Scholarship

  • $1,000
  • The student's institution must be located in Norfolk Southern's service area
 

North Carolina Railroad Company Scholarship

  • $1,000
  • Resident of North Carolina for tuition purposes.
  • Applicant must be enrolled in a North Carolina College or University

Union Pacific - William E. Wimmer Scholarship

  • $1,000
  • Undergraduate   
  • The student's institution must be located in Union Pacific's service area

William E. and Barbara I. Van Trump Scholarship

  • $1,000
  • Undergraduate
  • Student’s institution must be located in Union Pacific’s service area
  • Female student
Contact Information

Stacy Spaulding
Phone: 1 301.459.3200, ext. 706
E-mail: sspaulding@arema.org