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Council 2 Scholarships - Union Member Continuing Education Awards

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Funding Amount

$1,000

Deadline

March 15, 2027

339 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Council 2 Continuing Education Scholarships

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

Geographic Scope: Washington State and Idaho

Overview: Council 2 offers continuing education scholarships to union members seeking post-secondary education. These awards provide financial support for members pursuing additional education or career advancement.

Scholarship Details

  • Award Amount: $1,000 per scholarship (historically awarded in memory of deceased union members)
  • Number of Awards: 5 continuing education awards annually
  • Purpose: Support for union members to begin or continue post-secondary education

Eligibility

  • Must be a member in good standing of a local union affiliated with the WSCCCE
  • Seeking to pursue or continue post-secondary education
  • Must be applying for continuing education (not available to high school graduates only)

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
  • Specific eligibility rules outlined in application

Selection Process

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

Contact Information

Council 2
3305 Oakes Ave.
Everett, WA 98201
Phone: 425-303-8818 or 1-800-775-6418
Email: c2everett@council2.com

Note: Scholarships may be named in memory of deceased union members or in honor of retired/retired Council 2 members who contributed significantly to the union.

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Obtain Application: Continuing education scholarship applications available for download around mid-January from the Council 2 website
2. Review Instructions: Read all application instructions carefully before completing
3. Complete Application: Fill out all required sections of the continuing education scholarship application
4. Submit Application: Mail application - must be postmarked no later than March 15th
5. Await Notification: Scholarship Committee selects recipients prior to June; notification by mail

Required Materials

  • Completed continuing education scholarship application form
  • Verification of union membership in good standing
  • Supporting documentation as specified in the application

Important Notes

  • Deadline: Applications postmarked after March 15th will be disqualified
  • This is a continuing education scholarship for union members (not available to new students/high school graduates only)
  • Applications can be printed from the website or requested from local WSCCCE office
  • Each application outlines specific rules for consideration

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

educationworkforce-development

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