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William A. Lee Memorial Scholarship (Chicago Federation of Labor)

LOCAL 881 UNION

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

Funding Amount

$2,000

Deadline

February 28, 2027

325 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

William A. Lee Memorial Scholarship

Funder: Chicago Federation of Labor (CFL)

Geographic Scope: Chicago area / Illinois

Award Amounts: $2,000 per scholarship

Total Awards: 10 scholarships awarded annually (5 from Academic Competition, 5 from Random Drawing)

    Eligibility

  • High school seniors only
  • Applicant or parent must be a union member in good standing of Local 881 or a CFL-affiliated union
  • Must choose to enter either the Random Drawing or Academic Competition track

    Award Details

  • High school seniors: 10 scholarships at $2,000 each
  • - 5 winners of Academic Competition - 5 winners of Random Drawing
  • One-time awards

    Special Requirements

  • Must be signed by a Local 881 officer BEFORE deadline
  • Electronic email submission only

Contact

Email inquiries: Maggie Vis at 847-294-5064, ext. 343

How to Apply

Application Requirements

  • Completed application form
  • Proof of high school senior status
  • Documentation of union membership (applicant or parent)
  • Selection of competition track: Random Drawing OR Academic Competition

Submission

Deadline: Application must be received by 5:00 PM on February 28, 2027 (note: source shows 2024 deadline, but pattern suggests annual)

Format: Completed applications must be submitted ELECTRONICALLY VIA EMAIL ONLY

Critical Requirement: Application MUST BE SIGNED BY A LOCAL 881 OFFICER before the deadline

Steps

1. Complete application form 2. Obtain signature from Local 881 officer 3. Submit via email by 5:00 PM deadline

Contact for Assistance

Name: Maggie Vis Phone: 847-294-5064, ext. 343

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

education

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