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Maria Concillo Memorial Scholarship Fund

UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS

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Funding Amount

$5,000 per year for up to 4 years

Deadline

April 3, 2027

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Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Maria Concillo Memorial Scholarship Fund

Overview: A scholarship fund established by Local Union 926 of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters to award scholarships to dependent children of eligible union members.

Award Details:

  • Number of Awards: 3 scholarships annually

  • Award Amount: $5,000 per year for a maximum of 4 years

  • Total Potential: Up to $20,000 per recipient over four years

  • Distribution: Awards are sent directly to the college/institution and credited to the winner's account

  • Eligible Expenses: Tuition, room and board (college-operated accommodations), documented matriculation fees, and other usual and similar fees

    • Geographic Scope: United States (institutions only)

    Eligibility Requirements:

  • Applicant must be a dependent child of an eligible Local Union 926 member (dependent, natural, or legally adopted)

  • Parent/Member Requirements:

    • - Must be a full active member paying full dues (excludes NYC employees, retirees, early retirees, honorary members, and disabled members)
    - Must be in good standing with both Local Union 926 and NYC District Council for 12 consecutive months immediately preceding application submission
    - Must have been a member of Local 926 for 36 consecutive months immediately preceding application submission
    - Deceased members' children are eligible if member met requirements at time of death and child was at least 12 years old
  • Applicant Requirements:

    • - Must be a high school senior graduating in June from a public, private, or parochial school
    - Must maintain a C (2.0) or better grade point average throughout entire senior year of high school
    - Must be planning to attend a 2-year or 4-year college/university, nursing school, or technical school in the United States
    - Must be planning to attend on a full-time basis directly from high school
    - Must have been or be subsequently admitted to the institution
  • Continuation Requirements: Must maintain a 2.5 GPA and remain a full-time student to continue receiving awards in subsequent years

    • Application Period: February 11 - April 3 (annually)

    Review Process:

  • Local Union 926 verifies union membership eligibility

  • All applications reviewed by independent professional educators: International Scholarship & Tuition Services Incorporated

  • Winners announced in May of the application year

  • Local Union 926 does not exercise choice among applicants; review committee makes final decisions

    • Contact Information:

  • Email: info@local926.org

  • Phone: 718-491-0926

  • Address: Not specified in materials

    • Special Notes:

  • Application must be received by reviewer by April 3rd deadline

  • No preference shown toward any applicant by Local 926

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Step 1: Request Application (After February 11th)

  • Email info@local926.org to request the online application link

  • Include in your email:

    • - Your name
    - Your address
    - Your UBC card number
    - Name and address of the applicant
    - Applicant's relationship to the member

    Step 2: Union Verification

  • Upon receipt of request information, Local Union 926 will verify your union membership

  • The Local will then send you the online Scholarship Fund Application link and contest Rules and Instructions

    • Step 3: Complete and Submit Application

  • Applications must be submitted by April 3rd annually

  • Online application portal: https://aim.applyists.net/Local926/

    • Required Materials (must be received between February 11 - April 3):
    1. Completed Application Form - to be completed by applicant with membership verification portion completed by Local Union 926
    2. Proof of Relationship - such as birth certificate or adoption papers
    3. Official School Transcript - to be submitted with online application by school official
    4. Proof of College Registration/Enrollment - verification of admission to a 2 or 4-year college/university or other qualifying school

    Application Review:

  • International Scholarship & Tuition Services Incorporated reviews all applications received

  • Committee makes final decision on winners

  • Winners notified in May

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