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UP Scholarship Winner:  Prateek Kumar, AFT-SEIU (PEF) #4053 The Union Plus Scholarship program is an example of the U.S. labor movement's commitment to higher education. Click here and learn more about the scholarship. Since 1992, Union Privilege, through the Union Plus Scholarship program has helped fulfill the educational dreams of students representing more than 13 million working families across the nation. The Union Plus Scholarship awards are presented annually to union members or members of their families who want to begin or continue their post-secondary education.
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$500 Winners Challenging Process The students selected for awards represent a wide sampling of demographics, union affiliations, goals and accomplishments. Representatives from the American Association of Community Colleges, the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, and the United Negro College Fund judged the applications. According to the judges, the caliber of students this year made the selection process very challenging. The students are from diverse backgrounds, and as a whole, they received top SAT scores, were well-rounded in their studies and extracurricular activities, and they understood the value of working families and union membership. How the Scholarship Program Works In addition to demonstrated academic ability, applicants submitted essays 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. The program is open to union members, their spouses and dependent children of unions that are participating in any Union Plus program. Individuals must be accepted into an accredited college or university, community college or recognized technical or trade school at the time the award is issued. Members do not have to purchase any Union Plus program product or participate in any Union Plus program to apply. The Union Plus Scholarship Program is offered through the Union Plus Education Foundation. Applications
For information about obtaining the Union Plus Scholarship application, click here. Each year, the application deadline is January 31 and chosen scholarship recipients' names are announced May 31. Due to the high volume of applications, only winners receive notification. Your Union Benefits | Family Fun | About Us | E-News Sign-Up | Customer Service Contact Us | Site Index | Privacy Policy | Union Leaders | Visit AFL-CIO Union Plus benefits are for participating union members, retirees and their families. Copyright © 2008 Union Privilege. All rights reserved. Union Privilege, 1125 15th St., N.W., Suite 300, Washington, DC 20005 |
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