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?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Gerald W. McEntee Scholarship

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Funding Amount

$5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Gerald W. McEntee Scholarship

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.

Award Amount: $5,000 (one-time award)

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

1. Apply online through the Union Plus Scholarship program
2. In the application, answer "yes" to "Are you an AFSCME member"
3. AFSCME members will be asked to write an additional essay about their commitment to the work led by President McEntee
4. 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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