Application deadline Jan. 31, 2011, for $150,000 in awards

Applications are available for the 2011 Union Plus Scholarship Program, which provides $150,000 in scholarships to union members, their spouses and dependents.

Unlike the Michael J. Quill Scholarship you do not have to be a graduating High School Senior to qualify for this program. Union members, their spouses and dependent children are eligible to apply for scholarships. You do not need to participate in a Union Plus program in order to be eligible. The Union Plus Scholarships are available to all those who are accepted to, already attending, planning to attend a college or university, a community college, or a technical college or trade school.

Since 1992, the Union Plus Scholarship program has provided more than $2.8 million to help fulfill the educational dreams of students across the nation. Union Plus Scholarship awards are presented annually.

In 2010, 121 students were awarded a total of $150,000 in scholarships from the Union Plus Scholarship program, which is offered through the Union Plus Education Foundation with funding from HSBC, the issuer of the Union Plus Credit Card.

You can pick up an application at the TWU Local 514 Union hall or to download the application, visit UnionPlus.org/Scholarships. You can also send a postcard with your name, return address, telephone number and international union name to: Union Plus Education Foundation, c/o Union Privilege, P.O. Box 34800, Washington, DC 20043-4800. The application