Norfolk Southern
Thoroughbred Scholars Program
This annual scholarship program supports dependents of active Norfolk Southern employees who are pursuing undergraduate degrees at accredited institutions. The program offers up to 100 awards of $10,000 and 3 specialty awards of $40,000, including an HBCU Thoroughbred Scholar award.
Award
Up to $40,000
Deadline
April 20 (annually)
Level
Undergraduate
Status
Usually due April 20 – next cycle expected
All majors
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- Application effort
- Low (no essay or letters listed)
- Who can apply
- Undergraduate students
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Who is eligible
- Must be a dependent of an active Norfolk Southern employee
- Must be pursuing an undergraduate degree at an accredited institution
How to apply
- Review the program guidelines available on the Norfolk Southern website.
- Submit the application online during the open period from March 16 through April 20, 2026.
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Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://www.norfolksouthern.com/en/commitments/in-your-community/community-impact/ns-scholarship-programs
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Deadlines and amounts change. Always verify details with Norfolk Southern before submitting.
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