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Funding Amount

$1,000 per award (10 awards annually)

Deadline

November 30, 2026

235 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Local 49 Scholarship

Funder: International Union of Operating Engineers Local 49

Geographic Scope: Minnesota (Local 49 jurisdiction)

Focus Areas: Educational scholarships for dependents of Local 49 members

Award Amount: $1,000 per recipient; 10 grants awarded annually

Eligibility:

  • Children, grandchildren, or dependents of Local 49 members

  • Must be pursuing post-secondary education
  • Background: Local 49 awards scholarships annually to support the families of union members. Recipients are announced at the General Membership Meeting, typically in May. The program has been awarding scholarships for at least the past several years (2020 and 2021 recipients documented).

    Contact Information:

  • IUOE Local 49

  • 2829 Anthony Lane South

  • Minneapolis, MN 55418

  • Phone: 612-788-9441

  • Website: local49.org
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Timeline: Applications typically due in late fall/early winter; recipients announced at General Membership Meeting in May.

    Required Materials:

  • Application form available on Local 49 website under "Scholarship" section

  • Supporting documentation as specified in application
  • Submission:

  • Submit completed application form through Local 49 (specific submission method available on scholarship page)
  • Selection:

  • Committee reviews applications

  • 10 primary recipients selected

  • 2 alternates chosen
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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    education

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