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Amtrak Hispanic/Latinx Scholarship
A scholarship designated for undergraduate and graduate students of Hispanic or Latinx heritage to support academic achievement and interest in the railroad industry.
Award
$5,000
Deadline
January 31, 2025
Level
Both
Status
Closed for this cycle
All majors
Who is eligible
- High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Of Hispanic or Latinx heritage
- 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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Deadlines and amounts change. Always verify details with Amtrak before submitting.