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Amtrak Asian Pacific American Islander and Allies Scholarship

This scholarship is offered to high school seniors of Asian Pacific American Islander heritage who plan to pursue an undergraduate degree, supporting academic achievement within railroad programs.

Award

$5,000

Deadline

January 31, 2025

Level

Undergraduate

Status

Closed for this cycle

All majors

Who is eligible

  • High school senior
  • Of Asian Pacific American Islander heritage
  • Must plan to be a full-time student pursuing an undergraduate degree
  • Minimum GPA of 2.8 at the time of award

What you'll need

  • Official high school transcript
  • College acceptance letter
  • 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 high school transcript and college acceptance letter.
  • Complete and submit the electronic application via Amtrak's scholarship website.

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