These awards will be to those attending state colleges, universities, private institutions, community colleges, etc. Students engaged in undergraduate work and graduate work are eligible, including students who plan careers in education, rehabilitation or special education, and labor studies. Winners are chosen by lottery. Selection will be made in mid-June of each year. Deadline for completed applications, including supporting documents is March 31, 2001.
Early filing is encouraged.
This program is open to union members, as well as their spouses and dependent children. Applicants must be accepted into or attending an accredited university, college, community college, trade school or technical school at the time of the award. Graduate students are not eligible. However, members need not be Union Plus Credit Card carriers in order to qualify. Applicants will be selected based on academic achievement and potential, character, leadership, social awareness career goals and financial need.