Railway Systems Suppliers, Inc. Scholarship Program

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.

The RSSI scholarship program is open to RSSI member companies only. The Scholarship Program packet and applications are sent to the RSSI Contact Officer of each member company in early January. The Contact Officer, or their designate, is responsible for disseminating the information to employees.

To be eligible for consideration, an applicant must meet ALL of the following criteria:

1. Eligibility: Children, stepchildren, grandchildren and step-grandchildren of employees of members in good standing who have been a member of RSSI a minimum of four consecutive years.
2. Scholarship shall be a maximum of four (4) consecutive years’ duration.
3. Must have taken either the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and scored a minimum of 900, or the American College Test (ACT) and scored a minimum of 23, or in case of Canadian applicants, the recognized testing authority. Canadian applicant’s minimum score will be determined by consultation with a recognized Canadian education authority.
4. Shall submit transcript of 3 ½ years of High School and profile of applicants school and school’s student performance.
5. Demonstrate desire and intent by submitting an essay of approximately 500 words with application.
6. 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.
7. Must be enrolled in an accredited institution of higher learning (two year or four year) before payment is made.
8. Will submit two letters of recommendation, one being from students High School Counselor.

Amount of Award - $2,000 per year for up to four consecutive years.

All information must be complete. Incomplete or missing information will result in disqualification. Read and follow the instructions carefully. The completed application and all attachments must be received by May 1st of the year the scholarship is requested. Please note that faxed or electronically submitted applications will not be considered.

Submit the complete package to:

Railway Systems Suppliers, Inc.
9306 New LaGrange Road, Suite #100
Louisville, KY 40242

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We are proud to announce the winners of the 2007 RSSI scholarship contest. Two (2) scholarships are being awarded from the 49 qualified applications received. The $8,000 scholarships ($1,000 per semester) are awarded to the following:

	Jack F. Ellsworth IV Sponsor: Father, Jack Ellsworth III employed by Alstom Signaling Inc. Attending: Cornell University Major: Electrical and Computer Engineering
	Jeffrey A. Green Sponsor: Father, James Green employed by HNTB Corporation Attending: Yale University Major: Economics & Spanish

In addition to the two new scholarships, the following are also active: