ASLRRA is awarding $60,000 in scholarships to employees of small railroads, thanks to generous donations from retired former board member Doug Golden, through the Douglas Golden-Mary Cullen Charitable Fund.
Scholarships of up to $1,200 each are available to employees of small railroads, defined as those earning $10 million or less in annual revenues. The online application process is quick and easy, and scholarships are awarded to qualified candidates on a rolling basis throughout the year.
Scholarships may be used for industry-specific training that will help improve railroad safety & compliance practices and enhance overall operations. Eligible topics include track, bridge, and signal inspection and maintenance; locomotive and freight car inspection and maintenance; regulatory and compliance training; and railroad safety and operations training.
Click here to view upcoming ASLRRA training seminars for which scholarships may be used!
Scholarships are available to employees of small railroads throughout the U.S. ASLRRA railroad members that meet the small railroad revenue criteria are encouraged to apply by completing the online application form. Applications must include all requested information and materials to be considered. Applicants will be contacted by an ASLRRA representative if additional information is required and once an award decision is made.
*PLEASE NOTE: Scholarship recipients will be reimbursed up to $1,200 for training-related expenses, including course registration fees, travel and lodging. Copies of receipts and documentation of course completion must be provided.
Scholarship recipients agree to participate in a brief phone interview and provide on-the-job photos that may be published in an issue of ASLRRA's e-newsletter, featured on the association website at aslrra.org, and/or included in other print and electronic materials.
Questions, please contact Mariel Takamura.
