Scholarships For UFCW Local 1518 Members

UFCW Local 1518 is pleased to make available a number of scholarships for members and their families. Members attending or planning to attend post-secondary schools in B.C. are encouraged to apply. Scholarships available include:

COLUMBIA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

The Columbia Institute is committed to lifelong learning that benefits all segments of society. At Columbia, we recognize that the skyrocketing cost of education makes it difficult for working people and mature students to return to the classroom for retraining and skills upgrading.

Click here for information and application forms for Columbia Foundation scholarships.

UFCW LOCAL 1518 SCHOLARSHIPS

16 scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded to students attending postsecondary colleges in B.C. Ten scholarships will go to students entering college from grade 12, and six will go to those continuing their studies.

To obtain an application for UFCW Local 1518 scholarships, contact your nearest high school, college, or university, OR
UBC Office of Awards and Financial Aid
Suite 500 - 5950 University Boulevard
Vancouver, BC.V6T 1Z3
phone: (604) 822-5111; fax: (604) 822-6929;
e-mail: awards.enquiry@ubc.ca

UFCW CANADA BEGGS, DOWLING, AND MATHIEU SCHOLARSHIPS

5 scholarships of $500 each will be awarded by the UFCW National Office to eligible members or their children in Western Canada. These scholarships are for full-time undergraduate studies at recognized post-secondary institutions.

To find out more about the UFCW Canada Beggs, Dowling and Mathieu scholarships, please visit the UFCW Canada website www.ufcw.ca and click on "union benefits/scholarships", or contact the UFCW Canada office via e-mail at ufcw@ufcw.ca.

Deadline for application at the National Office is September 30, each year. Due to the nature of some of the documentation required (signatures and supporting documentation), the UFCW Canada Office of Education is NOT able to receive e-mail submissions at this time.

UFCW INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

The UFCW International annually awards scholarships to members and their dependents. For the 2010 UFCW Scholarship Program, the UFCW will award seven scholarships worth $4,000 each ($1,000 per year).

UFCW SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION GUIDELINES

The online application must be completed in one sitting, so prepare your answers to the essay questions ahead of time and allow plenty of time to complete all fields. You will not be able to save information and return to the application later.

There are two parts to applying for the 2010 UFCW Scholarship:

  • Part A has five sections – Family Profile, Educational Profile, Work Experience, Community Activities, and a section for your Personal Statement. These should be completed on-line and submitted electronically. Please do not submit more than one application.
  • Part B has two sections – Academic Profile and Required Signatures. These are printed by you and submitted separately by a school official.

YOUR GPA MUST BE SUBMITTED SEPARATELY from this on-line application. Failure to do so will make your application ineligible for consideration.

Here are the steps you should follow to complete this application.

  1. Read the Rules and Regulations thoroughly.
  2. You should have your essay prepared ahead of time. You may copy & paste.
    • Why are unions important for the future well-being of working people?
    - This essay should be no more than 1500 words.
  3. You will need access to a printer. You will not be able to return and print the application later.
  4. You will submit Part A of this application online.
  5. After submitting Part A you will receive a confirmation by e-mail. YOUR APPLICATION IS NOT YET COMPLETED!
  6. Print Part B of the application, sign it along with your parent or guardian and give this to a school official who must mail it along with your grade transcript to:
       UFCW Scholarship
       UFCW International Union
       1775 K Street, NW
       Washington, DC 20006
  7. Part B must be postmarked by March 16, 2009.
  8. Fill out the application by clicking on this link: Scholarship Application Form, Part A

RETAIL MEAT INDUSTRY SCHOLARSHIPS

Click here for information about Retail Meat Scholarships

CCOS DICK MARTIN SCHOLARSHIPS

Three scholarships worth $1000.00 each, offered by Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety available annually to post-secondary students who are enrolled in an Occupational Health and Safety related course or program at any Canadain college or university, leading to an occupational health and safety certificate, diploma or degree.

To apply for the award, post-secondary students are invited to submit an essay on a topic that best fits their aspirations in the field of OH&S. Entries will be judged on their knowledge of the subject matter, understanding the principles and values of Dick Martin, and understanding the role of CCOHS.

A copy of the application form is posted on the CCOHS Website, www.ccohs.ca and submissions may be made electronically. For more information, contact the Canadian Centre for Occupation and Health and Safety at 1-800-263-8466. scholarship@ccohs.ca

Deadline for the Dick Martin Scholarship Award is January 31, 2010.