Are you or your children thinking about attending college soon?
Now is the time to apply for the AFL-CIO’s Union Plus Scholarships, the deadline is Jan. 31, 2011.
All TWU members and their children are eligible. In addition to demonstrating academic ability, applicants must each submit an essay of no more than 500 words describing their career goals, detailing their relationship with the labor movement, and explaining why they are deserving of a union scholarship. Awards are one-time grants ranging from $500 to $4,000 based on academic performance, financial need and social awareness.
You can pick up an application at the TWU Local 514 Union hall or to download the application, visit UnionPlus.org/Scholarships..