Over $6.2 million in scholarships awarded to union families

Since 1991, the Union Plus Scholarship Program has awarded more than $6.2 million to students of working families who want to begin or continue their post-secondary education. More than 4,400 families have benefited from our commitment to higher education. 

The Union Plus Scholarship Program is offered through the Union Plus Education Foundation, supported in part by contributions from the provider of the  Union Plus Credit Card , the provider of the Union Plus Personal Loan, and providers of the Union Plus College Program.  (You do not need to participate in these programs to apply for this scholarship.)

How the Union Plus Scholarship Program works 

Eligibility 

Current and retired members of participating unions, their spouses and their dependent children (as defined by IRS regulations). At least one year of continuous union membership by the applicant, applicant's spouse or parent (if applicant is a dependent). The one-year membership minimum must be satisfied by May 31 of the scholarship year. See more details on eligibility in the tab below. 

Evaluation Criteria 

This is a competitive scholarship. Applicants are evaluated according to academic ability, social awareness, financial need and appreciation of labor. A GPA of 3.0 or higher is recommended. The required essays can account for up to half your total score. Scholarship applicants are judged by a committee of impartial post-secondary educators.

Application Timeline 

Applications are available starting in mid-June, and a complete application must be received on or before 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on January 31 of the scholarship year. Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.

Scholarship Award Amounts 

Amounts range from $1,000 to $4,000. These one-time cash awards are for study beginning in the fall of the awarded year. Students may re-apply each year.

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