UFCW MINORITY COALITION

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Purpose:	To provide scholarship assistance through the UFCW Minority Coalition to members of the United Food & Commercial Workers, to attend the college degree program at the George Meany Center National Labor College, affiliated graduate degree programs, or institutions otherwise professionally recognized as qualified to offer instruction in the academic areas pursued.
Criteria:	Scholarship awards will be based on the applicant’s personal statement essay, anticipated costs, and other relevant financial criteria, including other financial support available to the applicant.
Funding:	Three scholarships in the amount of $750 dollars will be awarded on a yearly basis. In addition, a total of $3000 will be awarded to qualified individuals to take specific courses (i.e. non-degree courses) that may improve one’s ability to perform current job assignments or prepare an individual for future job advancement within the labor movement. The maximum amount awarded for individual classes will not exceed $750.
Procedure:	The applicant shall complete a scholarship application including the anticipated related costs and any additional financial support received. Where applicable, the applicant shall submit with the application a signed “Authorization for Release of College Degree Program Information.” Applications will be reviewed by the UFCW Minority Coalition Scholarship Committee composed of an administrator of the *George Meany Center, a member of the faculty, and a representative from the UFCW Minority Coalition. For applicants not attending the George Meany Center, the reviewing scholarship committee shall consist of three members of the coalition executive board.
Eligibility:	The applicant must be a member in good standing of the UFCW (or staff) and the UFCW Minority Coalition for a period of at least one year. Active Members: The applicant must be a student in good standing in the college degree program or an applicant to the college degree program at the George Meany Center National Labor College, affiliated graduate programs, or Otherwise enrolled in an accredited, licensed or professional institution recognized as qualified to offer instruction in the academic areas pursued. Applicant must submit a personal statement with a minimum of 750 words outlining how they will benefit from their educational experience. Family Members: Family members of eligible minority coalition members may receive the UFCW Minority Coalition Scholarship up to $750. At least one of the scholarships will be earmarked for the family member of a coalition member. In order for a family member to receive the scholarship, the applicant must; Submit an essay outlining how they will further the goals of the labor movement as a student at their respective school (i.e. forming or participating in a student activist group that volunteers to help organize a workplace). The coalition member must be an active member in good standing, for at least one year, in order for their family member to be considered.
Contact information:	Robin Williams - rwilliams@local400.org or (800) 638-0800 extension 279 Al Vincent Jr - avincentjr@ufcw.org or (202) 223-3111 Mark Davis - mdavis@ufcw.org or (202) 223-3111 *only for applications to the National Labor College or affiliated graduated programs.