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A. Philip Randolph Scholarship

This scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students who are dependents of Amtrak employees, retirees, or furloughed employees.

Award

$5,000

Deadline

January 31, 2025

Level

Both

Status

Closed for this cycle

All majors

Who is eligible

  • High school senior through college graduate student (Year 5)
  • Must be a dependent (child, spouse, civil union partner, or domestic partner) of an Amtrak employee, retiree, or furloughed employee
  • Must be a full-time student
  • Minimum GPA of 2.8 at the time of award

What you'll need

  • Official transcript
  • College acceptance letter (for high school seniors)
  • Resume
  • Electronic application
  • Essay (500 words): Choose one of the prompts, e.g. "Importance of Sustainable Development in Rail", "Importance of Urban Transportation and Amtrak’s Role", or "The Impact of Technology on Public Transportation and Diversity in the Railroad"

How to apply

  • Write a 500-word essay on one of the designated prompts.
  • Update your resume.
  • Obtain your official transcript (and college acceptance letter if you are a high school senior).
  • Complete and submit the electronic application via Amtrak's scholarship website.

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