Patrick D. Finley Scholarship Fund
Funding Amount
$5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Patrick D. Finley Scholarship Fund
Funder: Operative Plasterers and Cement Masons' International Association (OPCMIA)
Overview:
The Patrick D. Finley Scholarship Fund provides educational opportunities for members and their dependents to pursue higher education. Named in honor of the late General President Patrick D. Finley who launched the program, this scholarship helps open doors of opportunity to a brighter future.
Award Details:
Eligibility:
Selection Criteria:
Geographic Scope:
United States (based on member locations listed: California, Indiana, New York, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois)
Contact Information:
Operative Plasterers' & Cement Masons' International Association
9700 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite 200
Columbia, MD 21046
Phone: (301) 623-1000
Website: opcmia.org
Background:
The program was launched nine years prior to 2018 by General President Patrick D. Finley. As of 2018-2019, the fund continues to support educational advancement for union families.
How to Apply
Application Process
Application Method:
Detailed application procedures are not fully specified in the available information. However, applicants should:
1. Contact their local OPCMIA union or the international office for application materials
2. Prepare an official high school or college transcript (non-weighted GPA will be evaluated)
3. Write an essay on the importance of OPCMIA to your family
4. Submit materials according to deadline announced on the OPCMIA website
Required Materials:
Selection Process:
Important Note:
The website indicates "If you are interested in applying for a Finley Scholarship for the 2019-2020 year, please watch this website for announcements." Applicants should check the OPCMIA website (opcmia.org) regularly for current application deadlines and procedures.
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