IUE-CWA Local 88502 Union Scholarship Grant

The IUE-CWA Local 88502 Union Scholarship, established by union members, supports students pursuing vocational studies. This scholarship is available to graduating seniors with a parent or grandparent who are union members or retirees. Candidates must be enrolled in a post-secondary vocational degree or certification program and submit an essay explaining their career aspirations. The award amount is determined annually, reflecting the commitment to fostering vocational education within the community.

The Elk County Community Foundation was started in the late 1990’s by a group of business and civic leaders, with the support of the Stackpole-Hall Foundation, who recognized the need for creating a perpetual funding stream to support Elk County—now and in the future.
The Community Foundation makes it easy for individuals, businesses, and organizations to establish a scholarship fund.
By establishing a uniquely-named scholarship, you have the ability to designate eligibility requirements including education level, the field of study, geographic area, etc. Many scholarships are established to honor parents, a family member, or someone who influenced your life.
Most scholarship funds at the Foundation are permanent endowments, with the annual earnings used to provide the scholarships
This scholarship was initiated by the union members of IUE-CWA Local 88502 to encourage and support vocational related studies as a career. The IUE-CWA Local 88502 Union consists of 900+ members throughout nine manufacturing facilities located within St. Marys PA. The facilities are: Amphenol Advanced Sensors; Keystone Powdered Metal Company; Mersen USA; Metal Powder Products - Ford Road; Metal Powder Products - Washington Street; Morgan Advanced Materials and Technology, Inc.; SGL Carbon LLC; Speer Carbon Company LLC and St. Marys Carbon.

Eligibility

Graduating senior with parent or grandparent who are members or retired members of this union
Category: Pursuing a post-secondary vocational degree or program
Student must be pursuing a post-secondary degree or certification program in vocational related studiesEssay required: "Why are you pursuing the career path that you are enrolling in?"