International Railroad Discussion > 2018 Steam, Steel and Strobes Scholarship

There is still time to enter the 2018 Steam, Steel and Strobes Scholarship. Entries must be received by 5:00 pm PST on Dec 15, 2017.

For the seventh year, the Nevada Northern Railway Museum is offering a special Steam, Steel, and Strobes Scholarship to attend the railroad’s annual photo event in February. The competition is open to individuals from ages 18-30.

There are two grand prize awards. They include free admittance to the event, a $500 stipend and lodging for two nights. Two runner-up awards will include free admittance to the photo shoot and a $250 stipend. All winners will have the chance to work with professional photographer Steve Crise during the February 2018 events.

To apply, e-mail a proposal of no more than 250 words and three low-resolution images to Mark S. Bassett, president@nnry.com. You must include your last name at the beginning of all file names of your three submissions; you must also watermark all three images with your last name, in the lower right hand corner of the image with a color that is easily readable. For example if your name is Joe Smith, your three submissions file names should be Smith1, Smith2, and Smith3. Your watermark should reflect the same naming as your file name. Entries must be received by 5:00 pm PST on Dec 15, 2017. In the subject of the e-mail, please put “Steam, Steel, and Strobes Scholarship 2018.” Failure to follow the entry procedures will disqualify the entry.

The Nevada Northern Railway Museum is making this opportunity available to encourage young adults to participate in an outstanding heritage railroading activity. Steve Crise, a professional photographer, will mentor the winners. This is an outstanding opportunity to participate and learn about heritage railroading. The photo shoots will be held February 9-11 and February 16-18 2018.