This fund is under the supervision and control of the Northeast
Association of Rail Shippers. The purpose of the fund is to provide
Scholarships for ambitious and worthy students who have an interest
in transportation, and who have a desire to obtain higher education
but are in need of financial aid to do so. The scholarships are
administered solely by the Northeast Association of Rail Shippers.
Awards will be made on a yearly basis, requiring application and
review for each calendar year.
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Who is Eligible?
High school students or full time enrolled college students from
the membership territory of the Maritime Provinces plus Ontario
and Quebec and the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland,
Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island and Vermont and the District of Columbia. Students
must be in good standing at their respective high school, college
or university, must be Canadian or U.S.A. citizens and live in the
Northeast Association of Rail Shippers region. Applicants can be
either dependent or non-dependent students. Dependent
students defined as those who receive support from parents or guardians.
How Do I Apply for the Scholarship?
To apply for the scholarship, an application form must be completed,
submitted and postmarked, along with additional biographical and
academic information, to the Awards Committee, Northeast Association
of Rail Shippers, Joe Gearin, Executive Director, North East Association
of Rail Shippers, 34 Parkridge Ave., Rye, NH 03870, Phone: (603)
430-3746 or email joe.gearin@comcast.net
by JUNE 30, 2009. Awards will
be determined and announced by August 15, 2009.
What Do I Need To Include With My Scholarship
Application?
One of the attached applications must be completed. Applications
will not be accepted unless completed in full, submitted and postmarked
by JUNE 30. Applicant and parent/guardian as appropriate must sign
forms.
Northeast Association of Rail Shippers Scholarships Require The
Following Information:
- A completed application
- Academic Transcript
- Copy of SAT or ACT test results
- List of extracurricular activities
- Personal statement
- Letter of recommendation from a paid, registered member of
the Northeast Association of Rail Shippers, and from the applicants
school counselor.
How Are Recipients Selected?
Scholarship recipients will be chosen from the students who make
application to the Awards Committee of the Northeast Association
of Rail Shippers before the deadline. Scholarship recipients will
be selected according to merit on a competitive basis. The Awards
Committee will choose the recipients by evaluating each eligible
student’s self-description, test scores and completed applications.
What is the Amount of the Scholarship?
The scholarship stipend is a one-time disbursement of $1000.00.
The number of scholarship awards per calendar year may potentially
be up to (5) separate awards. This will be at the discretion of
the NEARS Board of Directors and availability of funds. Funds will
be disbursed to college of recipient’s choice.
What are my Obligations and Responsibilities
if I am selected?
Scholarship recipients are completely responsible for making admission
arrangements and fulfilling all requirements of the school selected,
which must be a college or university in the United States or Canada,
which is fully accredited by its regional accrediting commission
on higher education. The
recipient must enter college as a student in the fall term following
selection and must pursue a course of study leading to one of the
traditional baccalaureate/graduate degrees. Scholarship recipients
are expected to make normal academic progress from year to year
and must remain in good academic and disciplinary standing. While
honor grades are not required, scholarship recipients have a responsibility
to do quality work in college.
Successful applicants will be presented the option of attending
the Fall NEARS conference for personal acceptance of awards, or
direct payment to their college.
Who handles Scholarship procedures?
The Northeast Association of Rail Shippers handles all phases of
the process, including selection of recipients and pay of stipends.
Who can answer Scholarship questions?
You may contact any of the Awards Committee NEARS Board members:
Gerry Racette gerry.racette@omya.com
802-770-7207
Dana Burleigh dana.burleigh@sappi.com
207-399-3141
Mike Bostwick mbostwick@panamrailways.com
978-663-6938
Rick Kelley rkelley@wtgnh.com
603-778-6202
Tammy Baker-Silver Tamara.Baker-Silver@versopaper.com
207-897-1411
Joe Gearin joe.gearin@comcast.net
603-430-3746
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