Future of Railroading Scholarship

Established in 2020, the League of Railway Women (LRW) will award this scholarship to a student pursuing a graduate or undergraduate degree with an interest in supporting the rail industry.

LRW recognizes the importance of education and is proud to offer financial assistance to students working to achieve their academic goals.

2026 Scholarship Details

The application period for 2026 is closed.


Important Update: Applications are accepted for U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

2026 Eligibility Criteria:

• GPA of 3.0 or higher. 
• The applicant must be currently enrolled, at a minimum, as a part-time student (6-hours per spring and fall semester).
  • Applicants must be currently enrolled at an accredited/post-secondary institution leading to an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s Degree. The curriculum must be certified by an accepted accreditation board in the United States, Mexico, or Canada.
  • Applicants of any field of study may apply.

Award Amount: $3,000 USD
 

 Recipients

• Meet our scholarship recipients. 

Please contact scholarship@railwaywomen.org for more information or to contribute.