Now accepting applications!
(application form at the end of this message)
Four $1000 education awards are available. For the first award, preference will be given to a student in trade, technical, or vocational programs. For the second award, preference will be given to a student in an academic program. For the third award, preference will be given to a student in either a trade or academic programs, and for the fourth award, preference will be given to a student pursuing graduate studies (for example, MBA, M.Ed, PhD).
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
The applicant must:
- Have a parent, guardian, or spouse/partner who is a member in good standing of CUPE Local 4879; or the applicant her/himself must be a member in good standing of CUPE Local 4879.
- Submit proof of paid registration:
- In a full-time course load (for academic and vocational students, this means enrolment in at least 3 courses; and for trades and technical students, this means enrolment in at least an 8 week full-time training course). ***Students enrolled in a part-time course load will be considered if the number of applicants are not met for full time student applications. Please note that students enrolled in a full-time course load will be given preference.
- In a first year or subsequent years at a recognized post-secondary institution in a trade, technical, vocational, or academic program in Canada.
- For the academic year in which they are applying for the scholarship.
Deadline to submit your application is January 17, 2025.
Please note that the CUPE Local 4879 office is located in House 9 and applications can be dropped off Monday – Thursday 9:00 am – 2:00pm, or emailed to cupe4879@shaw.ca.