Scholarships Available 

Designed for high school seniors or recent grads active in model railroading and pursuing a degree in one of the STEAM programs: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts or Math.

Application Deadline: July 1, 2025

Walthers will award two deserving students, each with a $2500 scholarship to pursue a STEAM program (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) at a two-year or four-year technical college or university.

 Qualified applicants MUST meet the following criteria:

  • 2024/25 High school Senior or 2025 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 2024-25 school season within an intent to pursue a degree in one of the STEAM programs
  • Demonstrated participation in a model railroad youth activity program such as Youth and 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 (like MRMHR).
  • 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. Walters will be contacting the reference of selected finalists.

 Read this entire application before proceeding to ensure that you are prepared and have all the required information to complete this form. You will not be able to save your application and edit it later. Walthers will be contacting the reference of selected finalist only. Please contact Karen for Miko – KARENF@WALTHERS.com if you have any questions.


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Learn about the real history of this area and how important it was in the building of America. Watch how railroads were built, the people involved, where America's roots were formed. 

As they build their own railroads, students will be learning about science, electronics,  architecture, technology, engineering, mathematics, and the art of 3 dimensional model landscaping. They can earn rewards for completing projects and winning contests.

Try to solve yardmaster problems on a switching layout like getting the lumber from the forest to the furniture store, by way of the saw mill and the lumber yard.

Run your train around blockades and other trains to get to the station on time without speeding or crashing.

Play railroad monopoly using model railroads. Winner is the one who can collect the most cars into his yard within an hour.

There will be programs for autistic and special needs kids, disabled adults and veterans.

School tours. Holiday Shows. Library and video rooms. Scouts are welcome. Even youngsters will have their own wooden models to enjoy. Classrooms and hands-on clinics for adults. Learn how to get started in the hobby. Or just enjoy the fun.

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