RSI Scholarship Program

Since 1989, the Railway Supply Institute Scholarship Program has provided scholarships to full time students whose parents work throughout  the rail supply community. Over 100 students have received the RSI Scholarship which has contributed to their education in a variety of degrees such as nursing, teaching, engineering, business, and transportation specialists.

Scholarship Application

The 2012/2013 Year Scholarship Application can be downloaded online here. The application deadline has been extended to  Friday, May 11, 2012.

2012/2013 Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be currently enrolled as a full time student at an accredited / post-secondary institution leading to an Associates or Bachelors degree. The applicant must expect to achieve at least Sophomore Status in his/her institution by the beginning of the 2012 / 2013 academic year. High school students are not eligible for the RSI scholarship even with credit hours.  Ranking of applicants is based on grade point average, content of essay, community service, and work and school related activities.

Those eligible for the scholarship must be the child or dependent of a current employee whose company is a good standing member of the Railway Supply Institute or one of the Coordinated Mechanical Associations (CMA). The CMA includes: the Air Brake Association, Inc. (ABA), the  International Association of Railway Operating Officers (IAROO), the Locomotive Maintenance Officers Association (LMOA), and Mechanical Association Railcar Technical Services (MARTS). If you are unsure if you qualify as a member of RSI contact Amanda Patrick. Those wanting to determine membership in the CMA will need to contact their organization directly by going to their respective CMA website.

Questions? Please contact Amanda Patrick by email or phone, (202) 347-4664 with questions. The RSI Scholarship Committee thanks you for your support.