William A. Lee Memorial Scholarship (Chicago Federation of Labor)
Funding Amount
$2,000
Deadline
Expected ~February
Based on past cycles
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Current deadline
- February 28, 2027
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines typically fall in: February
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Eligible organizations
- High school seniors only
Other requirements
- 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
Overview
William A. Lee Memorial Scholarship
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
- Complete application form
- Obtain signature from Local 881 officer
- Submit via email by 5:00 PM deadline
Contact for Assistance
Name: Maggie Vis
Phone: 847-294-5064, ext. 343
What Local 881 Union actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 2
- Total given
- $15K
- Median grant
- $7,550
- Range
- $5,100–$10K
- By dollars: California 66%, Illinois 34%. Top recipient cities: Buena Park, CA; Libertyville, IL.
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