May 29, 2018 - Every year, USW Local 1944 offers three educational scholarships of $750 and four scholarships of $1,000 to children of union members graduating from high school.

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Applicant must be a child of an active member of USW Local 1944;
• Applicant must be graduating from grade 12;
• Applicant must be registering for courses at a public post-secondary institution.

Applicants must complete the application form and submit an updated transcript and a letter of reference from a teacher or an employer. This scholarship program considers leadership values and labour knowledge.
 
Please share this educational opportunity with students you know who are making a difference in their communities and might be eligible.
 
Completed applications are to be sent by email, mail, or fax:
By Email: info@columbiainstitute.ca
By Mail: Columbia Institute - Suite 510 - 1155 Robson Street - Vancouver, BC V6E 1B5
By Fax: (604) 408-2525
Inquiries by phone:  (604) 408-2500
 
The application deadline is on Wednesday, August 1, 2018.
 
USW Local 1944 invites our members to seize this opportunity for financial aid for post-secondary education.
 
In Solidarity,
 
United Steelworkers Local 1944