Finding Scholarships Scholarship Spotlight: Thomas D. Simpson Scholarship Written by Robyn Stewarton June 8th, 2020 Prior to joining College Coach, I was a financial aid officer at the College of the Holy Cross and an education advisor at two TRIO program locations. I work with the Massachusetts Education Finance Authority (MEFA) to present paying for college workshops to hundreds of families across the state. I'm a graduate of UMass Amherst and have a master in counseling from Northeastern University. Learn More About Robyn scholarship search, scholarships, There is a scholarship (or many scholarships) out there for everyone. Every student has some skill, interest, experience, or characteristic that may make them an attractive candidate for one scholarship or another. And while we often refer to scholarships as “free money,” scholarships don’t actually come for free. It takes work to thoughtfully consider your strengths and research the scholarships that might be most appropriate for you. While the effort that goes into finding and winning scholarships may be akin to a part-time job, we at College Coach want to make your job a little easier. This on-going scholarship series highlights a new scholarship each week. Check out the below, along with the other posts in the series, and you may discover a funding resource that will make covering that college bill a little (or a lot!) easier. “Even if you are on the right track you will get run over if you just sit there.” Enjoy this train humor (and a scholarship opportunity) to celebrate national model railway month. This competitive scholarship looks to reward student leaders with a link to the railroad industry. Scholarship: Thomas D. Simpson Scholarship Awarding Organization: Railway Supply Institute (RSI) Amount: $2,500 - $5,000 Number of Scholarships Awarded: A minimum of five per year Eligible Students: Current college students only. Parents must be employed by an organization that is a current member of the Railway Supply Institute or the Coordinated Mechanical Association. See website for a complete listing of eligible members. How to Apply: Complete online application and provide all supporting materials (transcript, resume, letter of reference, and required essay prompt response). Deadline: June 12 Website: www.rsiweb.org/scholarship Best of luck, and please see the awarding organization’s website for full scholarship details and requirements. Related Resources Read | Posted on April 7th, 2025 Identity-Based Scholarship Series: Scholarships for Asian American Students Read | Posted on February 14th, 2025 Identity-Based Scholarship Series: Scholarships for Black Students Read | Posted on September 13th, 2024 Identity-Based Scholarship Series: Scholarships for Hispanic Students
