UFCW Local One College Scholarship

UFCW Local One College Scholarship Program

Program Name: Local One BIG Scholarship Program

Focus Area: Educational funding for college and trade school students

Geographic Scope: UFCW Local One service areas (Upstate New York and Pennsylvania)

History: Since 1993, the program has awarded scholarships to more than 18,000 students totaling nearly $17 million

Eligible Use: Scholarships may be used for:

• Accredited colleges
• Certified trade schools

Eligibility:

• Members actively working for a Local One participating employer
• Dependents of eligible members
• Grandchildren of eligible members
• See application page 1 for full eligibility requirements

Contact Information:

• Email: education@ufcwone.org
• Contact: Johanna Paciello (education@ufcwone.org)
• Mailing Address: Education Department, 5911 Airport Road, Oriskany, NY 13424
• Phone: 315-797-9600 or 800-697-8329
• Buffalo Office: 170 Lawrence Bell Drive, Suite 102, Buffalo, NY 14221
• Phone: 716-631-8777 or 800-421-0120 (NY) / 800-733-3140 (PA)

Application Process

1. Access Application Documents:
   • 2026 UFCW Scholarship Application (writeable PDF)
   • 2026 Volunteer-Activities Form (writeable PDF)
   • Participating Employers List 2026
2. Complete Required Materials:
   • Completed application form
   • Essay (typed separately, saved as PDF)
   • Official transcript
   • Volunteer-Activities form
3. Submit Documents:
   • Email submission address: education@ufcwone.org
   • Make a copy of application and activities forms before filling out (they are writeable PDFs)
   • Essay must be typed separately and saved as PDF
   • Official transcripts can be submitted electronically to education@ufcwone.org OR mailed to:
   • Education Department
   • 5911 Airport Road
   • Oriskany, NY 13424
4. Questions: Contact Johanna Paciello at education@ufcwone.org

Application Timeline:

• 2026 application opened December 1, 2025 and is currently open