Saia’s 2021 scholarship program packets are being mailed to all full-time employees. In addition to the hard copies being sent, employees can already access the application and guidelines on SaiaCONNECT and the EIC.

Saia will again award 20 college scholarships. This year, 10 scholarships in the amount of $5,000 and 10 in the amount of $2,500 for a total of $75,000 will be given out. As in previous years, the program is open to all full-time employees and their dependents and is designed to help cover college or graduate school expenses for recipients.

Scholarships will be given based on the applicant’s academic achievement, their community service, and/or an innovation or accomplishment in a field of study or interest. Applying under more than one of the outlined categories endows additional consideration on the candidate’s application by Saia’s Scholarship Review Committee. Decisions on winners will be made based on the following criteria:

• Past academic performance
• Leadership
• Communication skills
• School and community involvement
• Letter(s) of recommendation

Additionally, to be eligible for consideration, students must 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.

Applications must be postmarked no later than Friday, July 9, 2021. Recipients will be selected by the first of August and an email and letter will be sent to winning applicants.

While the program began in 2003, its long-standing purpose supports Saia’s core values as it is an investment our company makes in our families and communities.