Recipients
2026 - Dana Adsit
2025 - Ishika Kumari
2024 - Anna Skidmore
Please contact scholarship@railwaywomen.org for more information or to contribute.
2026 Scholarship RecipientDana Adsit - Michigan Technological University
Dana is currently attending Michigan Technological University.
“I am beyond thankful to be selected for this scholarship and for the support it will provide me as I continue my education,” Dana said. “It makes a meaningful difference to my studies and to achieving my goals of being part of the innovation and progress in the rail transportation field. Thank you again to the League of Railway Women for this amazing opportunity."
2025 Scholarship RecipientIshika Kumari - Temple University
Ishika Kumari was awarded the $5,000 Sue Black Memorial Scholarship, sponsored by The Greenbrier Companies. Ishika is pursuing her Master's in Business Analytics at Temple University.
"This scholarship empowers me to continue learning how to apply data-driven strategies to make a meaningful impack in the industry. It's more than financial support, it's a powerful affirmation of my passion and journey. Thank you again to the LRW and Greenbrier Companies for this amazing opportunity. I look forward to engaging with the LRW community and contributing to its mission."
Ishika Kumari was awarded the $5,000 Sue Black Memorial Scholarship, sponsored by The Greenbrier Companies. Ishika is pursuing her Master's in Business Analytics at Temple University.
"This scholarship empowers me to continue learning how to apply data-driven strategies to make a meaningful impack in the industry. It's more than financial support, it's a powerful affirmation of my passion and journey. Thank you again to the LRW and Greenbrier Companies for this amazing opportunity. I look forward to engaging with the LRW community and contributing to its mission."
2024 Scholarship RecipientAnna Skidmore - Tulane Law School
Anna Skidmore was awarded the $5,000 Sue Black Memorial Scholarship, sponsored by The Greenbrier Companies. Anna is enrolled at Tulane Law School. This scholarship honors the memory of long-time Greenbrier employee, Sue Black, and is awarded to a person pursuing a graduate or undergraduate degree in the rail industry and is in financial need.
"I have grown up around the railroad my entire life. I have been fascinated by everything about the railroad, from the railcards to the system's logistics. The importance of the railway system in our history is phenomenal and has shaped all of our transportation systems today. This is why I am so honored to receive an award that will hopefully enable me to continue advancing the railway system!"
Anna Skidmore was awarded the $5,000 Sue Black Memorial Scholarship, sponsored by The Greenbrier Companies. Anna is enrolled at Tulane Law School. This scholarship honors the memory of long-time Greenbrier employee, Sue Black, and is awarded to a person pursuing a graduate or undergraduate degree in the rail industry and is in financial need.
"I have grown up around the railroad my entire life. I have been fascinated by everything about the railroad, from the railcards to the system's logistics. The importance of the railway system in our history is phenomenal and has shaped all of our transportation systems today. This is why I am so honored to receive an award that will hopefully enable me to continue advancing the railway system!"