How much funding does Gerald W. McEntee Scholarship provide?

Gerald W. McEntee Scholarship provides $5,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Gerald W. McEntee Scholarship?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

How often is Gerald W. McEntee Scholarship offered?

Gerald W. McEntee Scholarship runs on an annual cycle.

Gerald W. McEntee Scholarship

American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

Funding Amount

$5,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

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

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

Must be an AFSCME member
Award is for use towards higher education

Overview

In honor of former AFSCME President Jerry McEntee, this one-time $5,000 scholarship is awarded annually to an AFSCME member for use towards higher education.

Geographic Scope: United States

Focus Areas: Higher education (any field of study)

Eligibility Requirements

Must be an AFSCME member
Award is for use towards higher education

Selection Criteria

The scholarship is awarded to an AFSCME member who best exemplifies former President McEntee's commitment to:

Strengthening the union through organizing
Building political power for working families
Defending workers' rights
Supporting public services

Background:
This scholarship honors the legacy of former AFSCME President Gerald W. McEntee and his commitment to union activism and worker advocacy.

How to Apply

Apply online through the Union Plus Scholarship program
In the application, answer "yes" to "Are you an AFSCME member"
AFSCME members will be asked to write an additional essay about their commitment to the work led by President McEntee
Submit application through Union Plus platform

Note: Applications for the Gerald W. McEntee Scholarship are processed through the Union Plus Scholarship program

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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.