BNSF Railway is focused on making a difference in the communities where our employees live, work and volunteer. This Foundation is giving one scholarship to award to members from the following states: California, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Texas. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required.
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BBB Educational Foundation College Scholarship Program
This contest is open to all public and private high school seniors and college students residing in the following counties in BBB’s service area in Chicago & Northern Illinois. Students must have residence in one of the following counties to be eligible: (Boone, Carroll, Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Grundy, JoDavies, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, LaSalle, Lee, McHenry, Ogle, Stephenson, Whiteside, Will, Winnebago).
Women’s Another Chance Scholarship
The Women’s Another Chance Scholarship is available for mothers who reside in and attend school in the St. Louis area. Applicants must have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher and critical unmet financial need. Click here to learn more about eligibility and how you can apply today!
Illinois AMVETS Trade School Scholarship
This scholarship is for Illinois high school seniors who have been accepted into a trade school. Students must have taken the ACT and/or SAT.
Illinois AMVETS Service Foundation Scholarship
This scholarship is open to Illinois high school seniors who have a parent or grandparent who is a veteran or active-duty service member. Applicants must a resident of Illinois. Supporting documentation will be needed such as transcripts, ACT/SAT scores and an application. Click here to learn more and apply today!
Illinois AMVETS Junior ROTC Scholarship
This scholarship is open to Illinois high school seniors who participate in a Junior ROTC program. Students must have taken the ACT and/or SAT.
Robert Sherman Fine Art Scholarship
This scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors who reside in Glenview, Illinois, or attend a high school in District 225. Students must be planning to major in a visual art in college, and must submit samples of their artwork.
SWE Region H Scholarship
This award is open to female college sophomores, juniors, and seniors, and graduate students who are majoring in engineering or computer science and have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Students must be members of SWE and attend a school within the SWE Region H boundaries.
AIST Midwest Member Chapter Scholarship
This scholarship is available for U.S. high school seniors and undergraduate students in Northwestern Indiana, Northern Illinois, Wisconsin, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota and Iowa who are planning to major in engineering and pursue a career in iron and steel technology. Applicants must be AIST Midwest Chapter members or dependents of AIST Midwest Chapter members.
Traveler’s Foundation Scholarship – Non-Tribal College Students
This scholarship is open to U.S. college sophomores, juniors, and seniors of American Indian or Alaskan Native descent who attend school or reside in CA, CO, CT, FL, IL, MN, or TX. Students must be majoring in business, accounting, computer science, computer technology, engineering, mathematics, and/or a related field; have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher; and have demonstrated financial need.