Scholarships For UFCW 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:

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 2008 UFCW Scholarship Program, the UFCW will award seven scholarships worth $4,000 each ($1,000 per year). 2008 winners will be notified by April 30, 2008.

Rules and regulations for UFCW International Scholarships

The following rules and regulations are established so that each applicant may clearly understand the requirements that must be met to qualify for the competition and, if selected as an award winner, the conditions that must be met to secure release of the award payment.

The scholarships are limited to members who have been in good standing since January 14, 2008, or their unmarried children. The next scholarship application will be available Jan. 15 - Mar. 15, 2009.

In addition to qualifying as an eligible applicant as outlined above, applicants must be less than twenty years of age on March 15, 2009, the closing date of the competition.

The competition is open to otherwise eligible applicants (Items one and two above) who will graduate from high school in 2008.

Scholarship winners will receive $1,000 in each of four years. Annual payments will be made upon evidence of enrollment in an accredited college or university as a non-probationary, full-time student.

Payment of the first $1,000 is dependent on written evidence of enrollment in an accredited college or university.
Payment of subsequent stipends is dependent on the recipientâs continued eligibility as outlined in the Scholarship Acceptance Agreement.
Payment of benefits to award winners may be temporarily suspended upon written request of the recipient provided that he/she complies with the applicable provision of the Scholarship Acceptance Agreement.

How do I apply?

Read the Rules and Regulations thoroughly. To apply for the UFCW International Scholarships, or for more information, please go to http://www.ufcw.org/scholarship/scholarship_rules.cfm

2008 Scholarship winners ONLY will be notified by April 30, 2008. All preliminary applications and biographical questionnaires for other than winners of the 2007-2008 UFCW Scholarship Program awards will be destroyed on June 1, 2008.

Columbia Foundation Scholarships

The Columbia Institute is committed to lifelong learning that benefits all segments of society, and has scholarships for which UFCW 1518 members are eligible. For scholarship/bursary applications and information, please go to www.columbiafoundation.ca/scholarship.html

Lifelong Learning Scholarship Program

The Columbia Institute Awards program is one of the few scholarship programs designed to support the financial needs of adult learners interested in re-training and skills development, and is now accepting applications for our Awards Program. You may be eligible to receive one of 14 scholarships valued at $1000 each. Qualifying applicants may renew their award up to four years! In order to accommodate varying school schedules, we will be awarding seven scholarships twice a year. Term 1 will be from July 1st to December 31st and Term 2 will be from January 1st to June 30th.

To be eligible, you must be:
• 24 or older
• BC resident
• Canadian citizen or landed immigrant
• Not currently enrolled in a training or academic program (pre-requisite courses do not count as enrolment)

How to Apply: Email awards@columbiainstitute.ca or phone (604) 408-2500

Mail your applications to:
Awards Program
Columbia Institute
1200 - 1166 Alberni St.
Vancouver, BC V6E 3Z3

Fax your applications to:
Attn: Awards
(604) 408-2525

Dennis McGann Bursary

The Columbia Foundation, the Canadian Union of Public Employees British Columbia (CUPE BC), Canadian Association of Labour Media (CALM), NOW Communications, and the McGann family have established the Dennis McGann Bursary. This bursary program is designed for those studying or planning to study Communications who demonstrate a commitment to the issues and actions affecting working people.

One $1000 bursary will be awarded to a Canadian Citizen or Landed Immigrant who is enrolling or enrolled in full or part time Communications studies at an accredited public post-secondary institution in Canada. Financial need must be demonstrated. This bursary also considers community service. The deadline for applications is August 1st.

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, 2009.