Announcing the Walthers
2021 Model Railroad Scholarship Program

Designed for class of 2021 high school seniors or grads active in
model railroading and pursuing a degree in one of the
STEAM programs (science, technology, engineering, arts or math)

Application Deadline:  July 15, 2021

Wm. K. Walthers, Inc. wants to recognize the future of our hobby; the youth and young adults active in model railroading. Some may have dabbled as part of a Scouting or 4H project, others might have participated in a Youth in Model Railroading® workshop and others may be active members of established clubs.  We want to reward their involvement as they move forward in pursuit of their dreams.

Walthers will award two deserving students, each with a $2,500 scholarship to pursue a STEAM (science, technology, Engineering, Arts or Math) program at a two-year or four-year technical college or university. 

Qualified applicants MUST meet the following criteria:

• 2021 high school senior or 2021 high school graduate residing in the United States.

• Have a 3.0 GPA or higher

• Plans to attend a two-year or four-year technical college or university during the 2021-22 school season with an intent to pursue a degree in one of the STEAM programs.

• Demonstrated participation in a model railroad youth activity program such as Youth in Model Railroading®, Scouts MRR program, 4H model railroading, MRR Youth clinics, active participant in building a home layout, or belong to an organized model railroad club. 

• Write an essay describing their involvement in model railroading and how they feel it has benefited their education within one or more of the STEAM areas of interest.

• Include one reference that can attest to their involvement in model railroading activities.  Walthers will be contacting the reference of selected finalists. 

The scholarship recipients will be announced mid-August in a format to be determined.

Wm. K. Walthers does not discriminate based on race, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, marital status, or handicap in administering its policies, activities, and selection related to its scholarship program. Children of an employee of Wm. K. Walthers, Inc. are ineligible.