Scholarship Information

The John Mabry Forestry Scholarships for 2018-19

The Education Committee has raised the scholarship amount to $2,000!

Congratulations to our 2018-2019 winners!

Daniel Eaton of the University of Kentucky

Savolia Spottswood of West Virginia University

and runner up receiving a half-scholarship

Ethan Harris of Oregon State University

Click Here for the Crossties magazine article about 2017 winners Michael Branscum & Mason LeBlanc

Application

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Description

The Railway Tie Association, a railroad supply organization, has a vested interest in the continued improvements of all railroad-related products. Meeting the challenge of the railroad industry in the decades ahead will require high-quality products and the foresight, determination, and technical expertise of supplier management.To help meet these needs, the RTA wishes to assist future industry leaders. We are pleased to again offer two scholarships of $2,000.00 each for the 2018-19 academic year.
Each application will be reviewed with emphasis placed on the following criteria:

Scholastic achievement- 60%
Leadership qualities- 30%
Career objectives- 25%
Financial need- 10%

The Education Committee may also award or deduct up to 50 points for your written narrative depending on the quality of your writing, how clearly you state your career objectives, leadership, academics, and financial need, as well as how familiar you are with the wood crosstie industry.

Four-Year Colleges and Universities
One or both of these scholarships are open to college Juniors and Seniors of four-year institutions (not graduating before the end of the school year) who will be enrolled in accredited Forestry programs.

Two-Year Colleges
One of these scholarships is open to second-year students in a two-year institution (not graduating before the end of the school year) who will be enrolled in accredited Forestry programs.

Application Deadline - June 30, 2018

The Education Committee of the Railway Tie Association will review completed applications from eligible candidates. Applications are considered at the RTA's discretion on total merit and RTA reserves the right to reject any and all applications. RTA's decision is final.

RTA will notify each of the two annual $2,000 scholarship winners by phone or email no later than August 10, 2018. If you have any questions or need additional information, please look over the letters and announcements below or feel free to call or email us.

Each of the recipients will receive 2 payments at the time of the student's registration- $1,000 for the fall semester and $1,000 for the spring semester. For schools on quarter or trimester systems, an appropriate adjustment will be made in the terms of payment.