Online Scholarship Application - Midwest Association of Rail Shippers (MARS)

All items MUST be included for a candidate to be considered:

Copy of Academic Transcript

Max. file size: 63 MB.

List of Extracurricular Activities

Max. file size: 63 MB.

Please detail any extra-curricular activities in which you participate, any organization to which you belong or offices held, and community involvement and awards. Limit your response to one page.

Employment and/or Internship Experience

Max. file size: 63 MB.

Please state the name of the firm, beginning and ending dates, and the nature of your assignment at each firm. Limit your response to one page.

Personal Statement

Max. file size: 63 MB.

One page, addressed to Midwest Association of Rail Shippers, with a paragraph covering each of the following: (a) Why you have chosen this field of study; (b) Why have you chosen this particular institution of higher learning; (c) Your professional short and long-term objectives for the future.

The scholarship committee considers all applicants anonymously. Please take care in preparing your application to restrict personal information. It is HIGHLY recommended that each applicant carefully review the information document prior to completing the application. Only the documents requested on this application will be considered. Additional information will be discarded.

Personal Information

First Name*

Middle Name

Last Name*

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State Zip Code

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Check here if you have an international address

Phone Number*

Cell Number

Email Address*

Confirmation Email Address

What's your relationship to an Association Member?*

Child
Grandchild
None

Name of Association Member*

Please indicate the best way to contact you:*

Email
Phone

College Information

Scholarship Applicant’s Status:*

High School Senior
Current, or Returning, College Student

Credits you plan to complete in your next academic year*

Date you began Baccalaureate Degree Program*

College Year

Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior

Number of credits for which you are presently enrolled*

Name of High School*

City*

State*

High School Graduation Date*

College/University*

College/University Address*

Awards will be sent to the college address indicated

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Degree Sought / Field of Study*

Current GPA*

Student Status*

Full-Time
Part-Time

Major Field of Study*

Minor Field of Study

Have you previously received MARS Scholarship(s)?*

Yes
No

List Previous MARS scholarship Year(s)

List Previous MARS scholarship Amount(s)

Other Information

Facutly Advisor/Professor In Your Major

First Name*

Last Name*

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Office Number*

Email Address*

By signing this application, the undersigned attests to the accuracy of the information provided on this application and acknowledges the eligibility requirements. The applicant further acknowledges that MARS will determine awards based on competitive review at MARS sole discretion and any false statement shall cause immediate disqualification.

PLEASE NOTE – IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF EACH APPLICANT TO ENSURE THAT THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE RECEIVES ALL REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS. Applications MUST be submitted electronically.