Scholarship Program Guidelines

The following are guidelines for the Saia Scholarship Program. Please review each section carefully.

1. Twenty college scholarships - 10 in the amount of $5,000 and 10 in the amount of $2,500, for a total of $75,000, will be awarded to Saia employees or their dependents based on the qualifications outlined.
2. To be eligible you must meet the following requirements:
   1. Be a dependent of a full-time Saia employee or a full-time Saia employee.
   2. Be prepared to carry a full-time schedule of college or continuing education (at least 12 credits each semester) or graduate student classes for the year of the scholarship.
3. Those not eligible to participate include Saia officers, directors, regional management, selection committee members, part-time employees and family members of each of these groups.
4. Scholarships are awarded based on the applicant’s academic achievement, community service, and/or innovation in their field of study/interest.
5. Each scholarship will be awarded for one year. Applicants must re-apply for the scholarship prior to their next year of school. Equal consideration will be given to past winners and previous and new applicants. Recipients can use scholarship awards for tuition or books but not for additional living expenses. Any taxes relating to the scholarship award will be the responsibility of the recipient.
6. The following criteria is used to determine the recipients:
   • Past academic performance
   • School and community involvement
   • Leadership ability
   • Letters of recommendation
   • Communications skills
7. A selection committee will judge applications and recipients will be selected based on information submitted. Applicants are required to sign the application certifying that information submitted is accurate to the best of their knowledge. If application information is found to be inaccurate, the scholarship can be rescinded. Saia has the right to verify all submitted information and can ask for proof, if necessary.
8. Applications must be Submitted as Final by June 30, 2025.
9. Applicants will be notified by Saia in July of their acceptance/denial. Scholarship winners will be featured in our Saia Directions newsletter along with other marketing material. A photo of the applicant may be submitted for inclusion in Directions.

Process

1. Register

Click on the "Register" link and complete and submit the registration form.

2. Login

Login to the site with your email and password.

3. Create

Create your online application.

4. Save

During the Call for Applications period, your application can be saved as DRAFT until all the required information is completed and attachments uploaded. As each section is complete, you will see a appear in the category tab when the application is saved. At any time, you can download and print your application by clicking on the icon in the Application Summary section.

5. Submit

On completion, save your Application as FINAL. Download and print a copy of your application for your records by clicking on the icon in the Application Summary section in the right column. Note: If an update is required prior to the Call for Applications period, you can make the update and resave as FINAL.

If you require assistance or additional information, please contact the Award Administrator.