How much funding does AFSCME Family Scholarship provide?

AFSCME Family Scholarship provides $2,000/year (renewable up to 4 years) in funding.

When is the deadline for AFSCME Family Scholarship?

The funder has not published the next deadline; based on past cycles it is expected around December.

Who is eligible for AFSCME Family Scholarship?

Eligible applicants: Individuals.

How often is AFSCME Family Scholarship offered?

AFSCME Family Scholarship runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected December 31, 2026.

AFSCME Family Scholarship

American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

Funding Amount

$2,000/year (renewable up to 4 years)

Deadline

Expected ~December

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Current deadline: December 31, 2026
Tracked since: September 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: December

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Individuals
Applicant must be a graduating high school senior with an AFSCME-member parent/guardian/grandparent, enrolling full-time at a four-year (or transferable two-year) institution.

Overview

AFSCME's Family Scholarship Program awards ten $2,000 scholarships each year to graduating high school seniors whose parent, legal guardian, or financially responsible grandparent is a full dues-paying AFSCME member; each award renews at $2,000/year for up to four years ($8,000 max) while the student remains full-time. Usable for any field of study; test-optional. MEMBER-FAMILY-GATED: requires an AFSCME-member parent/guardian/grandparent — kept as a genuine education scholarship for individuals, flagged.)

How to Apply

Return the complete application with documentation postmarked by December 31. Applicant must be a graduating high school senior with an AFSCME-member parent/guardian/grandparent, enrolling full-time at a four-year (or transferable two-year) institution. The 2027 application is available in August 2026.

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What American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 135
Total given: $14M
Median grant: $35K
Range: $5,960–$4M

By dollars: District of Columbia 58%, Illinois 5%, California 4%. Top recipient cities: Washington, DC; New York, NY; Las Vegas, NV.
100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
50% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.