Sam Brendle Youth Convention Scholarship 

In the spirit of fostering growth of our hobby and supporting young members who may have independently an interest in model railroading, the Sam Brendle Youth Convention Scholarship is offered to help in their attendance at the Lone Star Region Convention in June. An award of $500 toward the expenses of the convention will be given to the selected candidate at the convention. (If earlier dispensation do to hardship is necessary, to make attendance possible, this will be considered.) The Alamo Rails planning committee youth member states that the admission to the convention would be extended complimentary for the youth and one adult.  Admission includes the regular admission, and the Saturday evening Banquet and Sunday morning Breakfast where the Scholarship recipient will be recognized.  Any extra fare items or other memorabilia would need to be purchased.

The following are criteria for candidates:

1. The youth should not have a family member as a member of the NMRA or Lone Star Region.

2. The candidate should be 11 through 18 years of age.

3. The candidate’s name should be submitted by a Lone Star Region member.

4. A letter describing the candidate’s interests in model railroading should accompany the candidate’s submission (see below).

5. Names should be received with written or electronic confirmation by midnight of April 15^th.

6. Recipient’s selection is random.

Please click this link and send an email with the following information to make a nomination