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College Scholarships |
| The AFL-CIO Department of Education publishes a "Guide to
Union-Sponsored Scholarships, Awards and Student Financial Aid" to help union
members and their families find ways to cover the costs of college and other
post -secondary education. To receive a free copy of the Guide, write to
: AFL-CIO Education Department, 815 Sixteenth St., N.W., Washington, D.C.
20006. |
| AWARDS | One-time award of $1,250.00 to a high school senior. |
| ELIGIBILITY | Open to a high school senior whose parent(s) is an employee represented by Local 690. |
| ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA |
Scholarship Committee scores applications based on members' salary, academic record, school/outside activities and career goals. |
| DEADLINE | May 21, 2021. The award is presented in June at our General Membership Mtg. |
| APPLICATION | Contact one of the committee members for an application.
The members of the Scholarship Committee are: Karen Taylor, Shana Davis and Joe DiSanto 459-5435. |
| HISTORY | Lee Johnson was a man who inspired us all to reach our highest potential. Our Scholarship program helps us live up to our motto:WE SERVE. |
| AWARDS | CSEA awards 24 $1,000 Irving Flaumenbaum Memorial Scholarships. |
| ELIGIBILITY | Open to children of CSEA-represented employees who are seniors in high school. |
| Flaumenbaum Award |
Academic record, school activities, outside work experience, community involvement, financial need, career goals, etc. |
| JLT & MetLife |
Based on scholastic achievement, the award is drawn from the top 2% of Flaumenbaum applicants. The JLT Award will go to a student entering the SUNY system. The MetLife Award has no such limitation. |
| DEADLINE | April 17th |
| APPLICATION | To download the Irving Flaumenbaum Memorial Scholarship Application click here. (A single application covers the Irving Flaumenbaum Memorial Scholarship, the Pearl Carroll & Associates Scholarship and the MetLife Insurance Company Scholarship.). |
| HISTORY | Irving Flaumenbaum was a CSEA activist for more than 30 years. At the time of his death he was characterized as a "tireless unionist, a spirited leader and a true friend of all public employees". |
| AWARDS | One-time award of $750.00 to a high school senior. |
| ELIGIBILITY | Open to children of the Capital Region whose parents are represented by CSEA. |
| ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA |
The graduating high school senior must be intending to pursue a career in communications, labor relations or a related field. |
| DEADLINE | May 1st |
| APPLICATION | To receive an application and further details contact the Region IV office at (518) 785-4400 |
| HISTORY | This scholarship has been established in Dan Campbell's memory. For almost 30 years he worked as a Communications Associate in CSEA's Capital Region Office. Dan was popularly known as the "Spokesman" for his high profile in the Capital District as the voice of CSEA and working families. His commitment to unionism as well as his personal values and character made him a beloved figure who still touches the lives of all who know him. He was truly someone who would rather light a candle than curse the darkness. |
| AWARDS | A total of $150,000 in scholarships is awarded through the Union Plus Credit Card Scholarship Award Program. The awards are for no less than $500. and no more than $4,000. |
| ELIGIBILITY | Members, their spouses and their children are eligible. Eligibility also extends to foster children, stepchildren and adopted children, but excludes grandchildren and graduate students. Members must have at least one year of continuous good-standing membership in CSEA/AFSCME in order for spouses and children to be eligible. Members need not be Credit Card cardholders to apply |
| ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA |
Applicants must be accepted into an accredited college or community college or a recognized technical or trade school. An impartial committee of post-secondary school educators will make the awards based on such factors as academic achievement and potential, character, leadership, social awareness, career goals and financial need. |
| DEADLINE | Applications are available September 15th. Applications must be postmarked by January 31st. Recipients will be notified by May31st. |
| APPLICATION | Applications can be downloaded from AFSCME's website: www.afscme.org click on AFSCME Advantage, click on Members' Only Benefits or call 1-(202)-429-5066 or 1-(800)-238-2539. |
| AWARDS | Ten scholarships of $2,000. each are awarded annually. Once awarded, the scholarships will be renewed for $2,000 each year for a maximum of four years provided the student remains enrolled in a full-time course of study. |
| ELIGIBILITY | Any graduating high school senior who is a daughter or son of an active CSEA/AFSCME member, (or whose legal guardian is an active CSEA/AFSCME member) and who intends to enroll in a full-time, four-year degree program in any accredited college or university, is eligible to apply for a scholarship. The scholarship may be used for any field of study. |
| ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA |
Based on academic record, high school activities and written essay on "What AFSCME has Meant to our Family". |
| DEADLINE | Postmarked no later than December 31st. |
| APPLICATION | Write to: AFSCME Family Scholarship Program, Attention: Education Department, 1625 L Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036 application requests can be made by e-mail to education@afscme.org or downloaded from AFSCME's website: www.afscme.org or call (202) 429-1250. |