February 26th, 2008
2008 Black Employee Network (BEN) Scholarship is now available
The mission of the Union Pacific Railroad Black Employee Network(BEN) is to recruit, retain and advance the careers of African-American employees within Union Pacific by promoting and facilitating both personal and professional growth, and by working with Union Pacific Senior Leadership toward an awareness of diversity issues.
The (BEN) Jerry Morris and Summer Houston Memorial Scholarshipis a $1000.00 award to assist African American Students in defraying the cost of higher education. Recipients are chosen on the basis of scholastic ability and leadership. Personal or family financial situations can be a factor in consideration of eligibility and in awarding the scholarship. All decisions are within the discretion of the Black Employee Network Scholarship Committee and are final.
The submission deadline for all BEN Scholarship applications including all supporting documents and detail is March 30, 2008. Applications postmarked after March 30, 2008, and any other information received after the date noted will not be accepted.