UFCW 876 Scholarship 2026

UFCW 876 Scholarship 2026

Funder: United Food & Commercial Workers Union Local 876 (Michigan)

Award Amount: Five $2,000 Academic Scholarships

Geographic Scope: Michigan (UFCW 876 jurisdiction)

Focus Areas: Labor union education; support for union members' dependents pursuing higher education

Eligibility

• Applicant Type: Members of UFCW 876 OR dependents (child or legal dependent) of UFCW 876 members
• Member Status: Member must be in "good standing" with all dues fully paid for one full year as of April 27, 2026
• Continuous Good Standing: Member must maintain good standing until award is presented
• Student Status: Applicant must be a full-time or part-time undergraduate or graduate student attending or accepted to attend an accredited college, university, community college, or recognized trade school at the time award is presented
• Proof of Enrollment: Winners must provide proof of enrollment for Fall 2026 at accredited institution of higher learning prior to receiving award
• Ineligibility: Previous 876 scholarship winners and relatives of union staff are not eligible

Selection Criteria

Applicants will be selected based on:

Academic achievement

Community involvement

Career goals

Demonstrated understanding of labor unions

Selection Committee: Composed of labor leaders, educators, civic leaders, and/or public officials. Committee decision is final and binding.

Notification & Awards

• Scholarship recipients will be notified no later than June 19, 2026
• Winners will receive all information necessary to obtain their award at that time
• Winners must provide a professional photo as part of award acceptance
• Failure to provide proof of enrollment and professional photo constitutes disqualification

Publication & Use of Materials

• All essays submitted will remain property of UFCW 876
• Union retains right to print any submitted essay in publications or website
• Union reserves right to publicly use names and images of winners for promotion of scholarship program

Contact Information

• Phone: 248-585-9671
• Toll-free: 1-800-321-6406
• Email: info@ufcw876.org
• Organizing: 1-888-206-4020