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IBEW Local 1049 Scholarship

INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL

Foundation Annual

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.

    Geographic Scope

  • Limited to children of members in IBEW Local 1049 (New York area - Holtsville, NY headquarters)

    Eligibility Requirements

  • 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)

    Award Details

  • 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

    Contact Information

  • Phone: 631-234-1800
  • Office Address: 100 Corporate Drive, Holtsville, NY
  • Contact Method: Union Office

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:

  • Application deadline: July 18

  • Notification of winners: By August 1st

  • Public announcement: Local 1049 Advocate and August General Information Meeting
  • Questions: Contact Union Office at 631-234-1800

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