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Union Plus Scholarship Program

INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF

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Funding Amount

$150,000 total pool (varies by recipient)

Deadline

January 31, 2027

298 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Union Plus Scholarship Program

Overview: The Union Plus Scholarship Program provides scholarships to union members, their spouses, and dependent children to help fund educational expenses.

Geographic Scope: United States

Eligibility:

  • Union members

  • Spouses of union members

  • Dependent children of union members

  • No requirement to participate in a Union Plus credit card program to be eligible

  • Must be accepted into an accredited college or university, community college, recognized technical or trade school, or graduate school at the time the award is issued

  • Graduate school students are also eligible

    • Award Information:

  • Total awards available: $150,000 annually

  • Individual award amounts vary

  • Program has distributed over $2.8 million since 1992

    • How the Program Works:

  • Applicants must demonstrate academic ability

  • Awards presented annually through the Union Plus Education Foundation

  • Funding provided by HSBC, issuer of the Union Plus Credit Card

    • Contact Information:

  • Union Plus Education Foundation

  • c/o Union Privilege

  • P.O. Box 34800

  • Washington, DC 20043-4800

  • Website: UnionPlus.org

    • Background: Since 1992, the Union Plus scholarship program has provided more than $2.8 million in educational scholarships to union members and their families.

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    How to Apply:
    1. Download application from UnionPlus.org
    2. Alternatively, send a postcard with:
    - Your name
    - Return address
    - Telephone number
    - Indicate that you are a member of the Boilermakers union
    - Mail to: Union Plus Education Foundation, c/o Union Privilege, P.O. Box 34800, Washington, DC 20043-4800

    Required Materials:

  • Completed application form

  • Essay (maximum 500 words)

  • Proof of acceptance to eligible educational institution

    • Essay Requirements:

  • Must describe career goals

  • Must detail relationship with the union movement

  • Must explain why applicant deserves a union scholarship

  • Maximum length: 500 words

    • Application Deadline: January 31 (annually)

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