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RSSI Scholarship

 

The Railway Systems Suppliers, Inc. (RSSI) scholarship represents an opportunity to help you continue your education in preparation for a career in business, industry or the professions. In seeking consideration, you have made an important investment in your future. The members of Railway Systems Suppliers, Inc. share your hope that you will be successful.

 

• Eligibility: Children, stepchildren, grandchildren and step-grandchildren of employees of members in good standing who have been a member of RSSI a minimum of two (2) consecutive years and are current high school seniors attending a North American high school, planning to attend a North American accredited institution of higher learning. Subsidiary companies of RSSI member companies must be involved in the signal and communication supply segment of the rail industry.
• Scholarship shall be a maximum of four (4) consecutive years’ duration. One semester of overseas study is permitted. Award recipient must submit proof of overseas study.
• Must have taken either the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and scored a combined minimum of 900 on the Critical Reading and Math sections, or the American College Test (ACT) and scored a minimum of 23. Canadian and Mexican applicants must have taken the U.S. SAT or ACT criteria. Note: The Writing section of the SAT is not included in the minimum score.
• Shall submit transcript of 3 ½ years of High School, including GPA, class rank and full transcript.
• Submit an essay of approximately 500 words as directed in the application.
• Will retain scholarship by maintaining during each school year, an average of 3.0 out of 4.0 and continue to maintain a status of full time student. At least one fourth of the requirements for the degree must be completed each year so the student will be classified as Sophomore, Junior and Senior for each of the next three years. In addition to the student meeting the stipulated academic requirements, the associated firm must remain an active member in good standing with RSSI
• Must be enrolled in an accredited North American institution of higher learning (two year or four year) before payment is made.
• Will submit two letters of recommendation, one being from students High School Counselor.
• To be made in two equal payments ($1,500 per semester).
• To be made directly to the student upon receipt of proof of registration for the next semester and proof of current Grade Point Average (must maintain at least 3.0 out of 4.0).

 

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Click here for the RSSI Scholarship Application