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UFCW International Charity Foundation Scholarship

LOCAL 881 UNION

Foundation Annual

Funding Amount

Up to $8,000 (paid as $2,000 annually for up to 4 years)

Deadline

May 10, 2026

31 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

UFCW International Charity Foundation Scholarship

Funder: UFCW International Charity Foundation

Geographic Scope: Available to UFCW members nationwide

Award Amounts: Up to $8,000 per recipient, distributed as $2,000 annual payments for up to four years of enrollment

Background: Since 1958, the fund has distributed more than $2 million in scholarships. Past winners have gone on to make significant contributions to society and the UFCW, entering fields including public service, medicine, law, business, and teaching.

    Eligibility

  • Active UFCW members with continuous membership since January 1, 2025
  • Dependent children of active UFCW members
  • Dependents must be unmarried and under age 20 on May 24, 2026
  • Must be accepted into a U.S. accredited college, university, community college, technical or trade school at time of award

    Award Details

  • One-time scholarship award for study beginning in Fall of awarded year
  • Recipients must maintain status as non-probationary students
  • Students may re-apply each year

Contact

Website: ufcwcharityfoundation.org

How to Apply

Application Requirements

Complete application must be submitted online by May 10, 2026

Required materials typically include:

  • Proof of UFCW membership (applicant or parent)

  • Academic transcripts

  • Essay or personal statement

  • Acceptance letter to accredited institution
  • Submission

    Deadline: Online application deadline is May 10, 2026 at 11:59 PM

    Platform: Online submission only

      Notes

    • Applicant must be accepted into accredited school at time of award
    • Annual payments of $2,000 for each year enrolled as non-probationary student
    • Up to four years of funding available
    • Applicant may reapply annually

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