Council 2 Scholarships - Dependent Scholarship Programs

Council 2 Dependent Scholarships

Funder: Washington State Council of County and City Employees (Council 2/WSCCCE)

Geographic Scope: Washington State and Idaho

Council 2 offers 23 annual dependent scholarships to children who are dependents or under legal guardianship of local union members in good standing. Over the past 18+ years, Council 2 has awarded over $1,000,000 in scholarships to dependents.

Scholarship Types and Award Amounts

• One Four-Year Award: $5,000 yearly for four years ($20,000 total) - In Honor of Chris Dugovich, Longtime Council 2 President/Executive Director, Retired
• Six $5,000 Awards: One-time awards to dependent children
• Six $2,000 Awards: One-time awards to dependent children
• Ten $2,000 Awards: One-time awards representing donated funds to the scholarship program
• Golf Tournament Scholarships: Additional awards (historically $2,300-$2,500 per award)

Eligibility

• Applicant must be a child who is a dependent or under legal guardianship of a local union member in good standing of the WSCCCE/Council 2
• Must be applying for post-secondary education
• Recent high school graduates and currently enrolled students are eligible

Application Requirements

• Applications must be postmarked no later than March 15th each year
• Late applications will be disqualified
• Applications available for download in early January each year
• Specific eligibility rules and requirements outlined in each application
• Statement of Required Facts submitted for verification only (not reviewed by committee)

Selection Process

• Scholarship Committee makes selections prior to June
• Recipients and non-recipients notified by mail

Contact Information

Council 2
3305 Oakes Ave.
Email: c2everett@council2.com

Note: Scholarships named in honor or memory of people of great service to the union or family members of active Council 2 members.

Application Process

1. Obtain Application: Applications available for download around mid-January each year from the Council 2 website
2. Complete Application: Fill out all required sections of the scholarship application
3. Provide Required Information: Include Statement of Required Facts for verification purposes (not submitted to committee)
4. Review Instructions: Read all application instructions carefully regarding what additional information will be forwarded to the committee
5. Submit Application: Mail application - must be postmarked no later than March 15th
6. Await Notification: Scholarship Committee selects winners prior to June; recipients notified by mail

Required Materials

• Completed scholarship application form
• Statement of Required Facts (for Council 2 verification only)
• Supporting documentation as specified in application

Important Notes

• Deadline: Applications postmarked after March 15th will be disqualified
• Applications can be printed from the website or requested from local WSCCCE office
• Each application outlines specific rules and information required for consideration
• Additional information may or may not be forwarded to the Committee (see application note)