Amtrak seeks student applicants for rail scholarships

Amtrak yesterday announced it will award 11 scholarships to full-time college students with an interest in rail careers.

The railroad's Academic Scholarship Program is designed to help full-time undergraduate and graduate students who are "passionate about rail," Amtrak officials said in a press release.

Applications are due Jan. 31. Scholarships are valued at $3,000 or $5,000.

Scholarships categories include:

• high school seniors who identify as Hispanic/Latinx, African American or Asian American/Pacific Islander;

• female students pursuing an undergraduate or master’s degree in science, technology, engineering or math;

• students with an interest in rail engineering;

• students studying information technology, computer science or a similar field;

• students in nontechnical subjects such as business, finance, marketing or supply chain; and

• A. Philip Randolph, a scholarship for children, spouses, civil union partners or domestic partners of Amtrak employees, retirees or furloughed employees.

Candidates are encouraged to submit more than one application. The funds will help full-time students cover the costs of tuition, fees, books and/or equipment.

"As we continue to revolutionize the Amtrak experience, hiring to address significant demand is essential," said Amtrak Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resource Officer Qiana Spain. "Amtrak is creating a talent pipeline to invest in the future and address this new era of rail."