WASHINGTON — Amtrak is seeking applications for 11 scholarships it will award for full-time undergraduate and graduate students with rail interests under a series of programs, the company has announced.
Applications are due by the end of Jan. 31 for scholarships including:
— Women in STEM: For those pursuing an undergraduate or master’s degree majoring in science, technology, engineering, or math.
— Engineering: For students with an interest in rail engineering.
— IT: For students in information technology, computer science, or a similar field.
— Non-technical: For those in business, finance, marketing, supply chain, or a similar field.
— A. Philip Randolph: For children, spouces, civil-union partners, or domestic partners of Amtrak employees, retirees, or furloughed employees.
The company also says three scholarships are co-sponsored by Amtrak Employee Resource Groups “which provide a way to connect, contribute. and foster belonging by raising awareness. For high school seniors who have been profoundly influenced by their experiences with the Hispanic/Latinx, Black/African American, or Asian American/Pacific Islander communities, Amtrak offers three scholarships as their commitment to fostering a brighter future and offering financial assistance to those students who have shown exceptional courage, community engagement, and leadership arising from their unique cultural narratives.”
Candidates can submit more than one application. Scholarships will help with tuition, fees, books, and/or equipment. Information and applications are available here.
Well, if AI is also included we could name it STEAM instead of STEM. Has a nicer ring to it, wouldn’t you say?
A new definition of STEM. One a computer will not catch because the spelling is correct. One you can only catch by reading what you type. STEM is science, technology, engineering, or math not match.
Maybe the editor allowing the use of AI at Sports Illustrated landed a job with Trains.