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Still Time to Apply for Union Plus Scholarships |
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Monday, 08 January 2007 |
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You still have a few weeks—until Jan. 31 to be exact—to apply for financial assistance for college expenses this fall through the Union Plus Scholarship Program. The scholarship program has awarded more than $2 million to students of more than 5,800 working families since its inception in 1992.
The program is open to current and retired members of AFL-CIO unions that take part in any Union Plus program, and spouses and dependent children are eligible as well. Awards range from $500 to $4,000. Applicants can be current students, or plan to attend a college, university, community college, technical or trade school. Applicants are evaluated according to academic ability, social awareness, financial need and the appreciation of the value of working families and union membership. Last year, 108 students won scholarships. Click here to learn more about the Union Plus Scholarship Program and download an application. Remember, all applications must be postmarked by Jan. 31. |
