UMWA-Lorin E. Kerr Scholarship
Funding Amount
$2,500 per scholarship (two awarded)
Deadline
September 1, 2027
407 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
UMWA-Lorin E. Kerr Scholarship
Program Description: Two scholarships awarded annually to help individuals pursue undergraduate degrees in any field at accredited colleges or universities in the United States or Canada.
Academic Year: 2027-2028
Award Amount: $2,500 per scholarship (two total scholarships awarded)
Payment Schedule: Equal installments at the beginning of each semester (September 2027 and January 2028)
- Who Can Apply: Current members of the UMWA in good standing, their dependents, and their grandchildren
Eligibility
- Field of Study: Any field
- Institution Type: Accredited colleges or universities in the United States or Canada
- Use of Funds: Education expenses only
- Transferability: Non-transferable; will be forfeited if recipient is not in good standing as a student
Award Details
- A preliminary screening committee will select applications for review by an independent scholarship selection committee
- Winners' names will be published in the United Mine Workers Journal
Selection Process
Contact Information
Mailing Address: UMWA-Lorin E. Kerr Scholarship Fund 18354 Quantico Gateway Drive Suite 200 Triangle, VA 22172Phone: 703.291.2400
Email: [email protected] (Subject: Lorin E. Kerr)
How to Apply
How to Apply
1. Fill out the application form (available on the website)
2. Submission Methods:
- Option A - Mail: Send completed form to:
- UMWA-Lorin E. Kerr Scholarship Fund
- 18354 Quantico Gateway Drive Suite 200
- Triangle, VA 22172
- Option B - Email: Submit completed application as a PDF to [email protected] with subject line "Lorin E. Kerr"
- Option C - Online Upload: Upload your completed PDF form on the application page
3. Required Materials:
- Completed application form
- Must provide your name and email
4. Eligibility Requirements to Include:
- Proof of current UMWA membership in good standing (or relationship to member/dependent/grandchild)
- Evidence of acceptance or enrollment at an accredited college or university
- Confirmation of field of study and institution details
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