S. Frank "Bud" Raftery Scholarship

S. Frank "Bud" Raftery Scholarship

Overview: This scholarship was created to honor S. Frank "Bud" Raftery's life and service to the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades. Raftery served as General President from March 1965 to June 1984. The scholarship fund was established at the 25th General Convention in Washington, D.C. in August 1984. At the 27th General Convention in August 1994, the fund was increased to $20,000, allowing for ten (10) scholarships of $2,000 annually.

Geographic Scope: International (IUPAT members and their dependents)

Award Amount: $2,000 per scholarship; 10 scholarships available annually

Focus Areas: Higher education for children and legally adopted dependents of IUPAT members

Eligibility

• Must be a child or legally adopted dependent of an IUPAT member in good standing
• Must attend a certified college, university, vocational/technical school, or other institute of higher learning
• Award winners must enroll in the school of their choice within one year of the award date or forfeit the award

Contact Information

• Email: GSTmail@iupat.org
• Phone: (410) 564-5900
• Mailing Address: IUPAT Scholarship Committee, 7234 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD 21076

Background

The scholarship honors the principles of organizing, education, and training to bring union membership and their families into strategic planning and operation of the International Union.