Gerald W. McEntee Scholarship
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Deadline
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Grant Type
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Overview
Gerald W. McEntee Scholarship
Status: Active annual scholarship program
Geographic Scope: Available to AFSCME members nationally
Overview: Scholarship created to honor the legacy of AFSCME's third president, Gerald W. McEntee. The award recognizes and supports members who are committed to union activism and public service.
- Strengthening the union through organizing
- Building political power
- Defending workers' rights
- Supporting public services
- Following Gerald W. McEntee's legacy of union leadership
Purpose
Helps members pursue educational goals while demonstrating commitment to:- AFSCME union members
- Must demonstrate commitment to union activism and values
- Must be pursuing educational advancement
- Essay component required (applicants describe union activism and commitment)
Eligibility
- Active involvement in union activities
- Commitment to workers' rights advocacy
- Community service and engagement
- Educational aspirations and progress
- Connection to AFSCME values and mission
Selection Criteria
Applicants should demonstrate:- Position: Legal Secretary, Will County State's Attorney's Office, Joliet, Illinois
- Union: AFSCME Local 1028
- Education: Pursuing dual master's degree in public administration and political and justice studies (Governors State University)
- GPA: 3.89
- Union Activities: Participated in 2013 strike for insurance agreement; actively recruits AFSCME members; union steward
- Community Service: Volunteer case worker with Guardian Angel Community Services supporting domestic violence survivors
- Future Goals: Work in New Orleans or Springfield, Illinois using policy expertise
Example Winner
Katrice Sawyer (2019 Winner)Contact Information:
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Gather Materials
- Prepare application materials (specific requirements not fully detailed in source)
- Write scholarship essay describing:
- Your union activism and involvement
- Commitment to workers' rights
- How you strengthen the union through organizing
- Your role in building political power
- Community service contributions
- Educational goals and progress
2. Submit Application
- Submit through official AFSCME or WFSE channels
- Include all required materials and essay
3. Review and Selection
- Applications reviewed by selection committee
- Winners announced annually
- Award distributed to selected recipient(s)
- Completed application form
- Scholarship essay (demonstrating union commitment and activism)
- Evidence of AFSCME membership
- Educational enrollment verification or transcript
- References or supporting documents (estimated)
Required Materials (Inferred)
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