Since 1969, TWU has been awarding 15 four-year college scholarships annually to the dependents of TWU members. The awards are worth $1,200 each annually, for a total of $4,800 over the four year college period. Below are the winners:
Michael J. Quill Scholarship Winners
Decker, Zachary L. 514 Hinton, Morgan T. 514 Rocco, Nicole C. 100 Wilson, Jaclyn D. 100 Doleyres, Harvey H. 100 Gutierrez, Amanda N. 514 Heinz, Brendan M. 101 Hewitt, Blaze T. 234 Tirado, Samantha 100 Kaister, Colton J. 513 Staves, Danniel B. 567 Hill, Taylor M. 512 LeCompte, Audrey A. 514 Colon, Cassandra 571 Mataczynsk, Amanda 563
Michael J. Quill Scholarship Alternates
Knaack, Amber J. 514 Wallace, Michelle E. 100 Green, Emily C. 100 Lowe, Kyle M. 100 Vila, JeanLuc 513 Mikowski, James P. 252 Spicuzza, Krista M. 2254 Smith, Elizabeth G. 514 Deonarine, Andrea S. 561 Dixon, Kiara S. 250A
TWU, Local 514 Scholarship Winners
Cooper, Sean U. 514 Clark, Rebekah A 514 Nidey, Barrett M. 514 Young, Chelsea N. 514 Weber, Colleen P. 514
TWU, Local 514 Scholarship Alternates
Bernhardt, Robert K. 514 Donahue, Scott R 514 Ray, Deanna 514 Wallace, Kevin S 514 Ball, Trevor 514
Union Benefit Planners
($2,400 each for one year only) Castronova, Gerald F 225 Br 4 Dunne, Patrick C. 225 Br 4 McCall, Brandy D. 514 VanGrinsven, Adam J. 513 Silva, Timothy 2054 Michael J. Quill Scholarships Since 1969, TWU has been awarding 15 four-year college scholarships annually to the dependents of TWU members. The awards are worth $1,200 each annually, for a total of $4,800 over the four year college period. Winners of the scholarship are determined by a public drawing held each May at TWU Headquarters. The benefits of the first 30 drawings have been enjoyed by families throughout the Union. Sons and daughters of members in city passenger transit, railroad and air transportation, utilities, public employment, space installations and allied industries are among those who began their college education with the help of funds paid to the universities. The scholarship money is paid directly to the college or university which the successful applicant actually attends. Applications can be secured from the TWU Express in January, February and March of each year. QUESTIONS & ANSWERS on the Quill Scholarship Who is eligible? Sons and daughters and dependent brothers and sisters (claimed with IRS) of present, retired or deceased TWU members who are High School Seniors and who will enter an accredited college of their own choice beginning with the fall term are eligible. Sons, daughters, brothers and sisters of full-time, paid officers of the Union are not eligible. How is scholarship paid? Money is paid directly to the college or university which the successful applicant actually attends. What is the deadline? All applications must be received by the Michael J. Quill Scholarship Fund by May 1 of each year. How does a person apply? Fill out a coupon found on the back page of the January, February or March TWU Express each year and an official application form will be sent to you. Coupons can also be secured from TWU Locals throughout the country. How are winners decided? By a drawing to be held in May of each year at TWU headquarters. Winners will be notified immediately thereafter. How does an applicant qualify? The applicant must be certified twice. First, a TWU Local must certify to the facts that make the applicant eligible. Secondly, the principal of the high school must attest to the fact that the applicant is capable of doing college work. The applicant must comply with the Rules of the Scholarship Fund which are available on written request.