IBEW Local 1049 Scholarship
Funding Amount
$1,000
Deadline
July 18, 2026
59 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
IBEW Local 1049 Scholarship
Funder: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1049, New York
Website: ibew1049.org
Award Amount: $1,000 per recipient
Background: The Local 1049 Scholarship Fund was established in 2014 to provide working members with financial support to contribute to the personal development and higher education for their children.
- Limited to children of members in IBEW Local 1049 (New York area - Holtsville, NY headquarters)
Geographic Scope
- Applicants: High school seniors
- Parent Requirement: Child of current active IBEW Local 1049 member
- Member Status: Parent must have five (5) or more years of continuous good standing
- Academic: Minimum GPA of 80 or 3.0
- Educational Plans: Must be accepted to an accredited four (4) year educational institution (4-year college or trade school)
Eligibility Requirements
- Payment: $1,000 payable to the educational institution
- Timing: Funds awarded for August 2025 attendance
- Notification: Recipients notified by August 1st
- Recognition: Recipient names announced in Local 1049 Advocate and at August General Information Meeting
Award Details
- Phone: 631-234-1800
- Office Address: 100 Corporate Drive, Holtsville, NY
- Contact Method: Union Office
Contact Information
How to Apply
Application Process
Submission Options:
1. Online form (strongly encouraged)
2. In-person drop-off at Union Office: 100 Corporate Drive, Holtsville, NY
3. Mail (must be received by deadline)
Deadline: July 18, 2025 (for 2025 awards; annual program repeats)
Required Documentation:
1. Copy of acceptance letter to accredited four (4) year educational institution (4-year college or trade school)
2. Copy of high school transcript
3. Completed essay on topic: "What Does Brotherhood and Solidarity Mean to Me?"
- Format: Typed, double-spaced
- Length: Minimum 1,000 words, maximum 2,000 words
4. Information supporting student's community involvement
Timeline:
Questions: Contact Union Office at 631-234-1800
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