AFSCME FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMAmerican Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Attn: Education Department 1625 L Street, N.W.~ Washington, DC 20036-5687 Phone(202) 429-1000 Fax: (202) 429-1293 TTY: (202) 659-0446 E-mail: education@afscme.org Web: www.afscme.orglabout/scholarf.htm Summary: To provide financial assistance for college to children of members of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). Eligibiity: Open to graduating high school seniors who are the children or financiallyaependent grandchildren of active federation members. Applicants must intend to enroll in a full-time 4-year degree program at an accredited college or university. Selection is based on an essay on "What AFSCME Has Meant to Our Family," high school transcripts, SAT or ACT scores, and the AFSCME Family Scholarship High School report. Financial data: The stipend is $2,000 per year. Duration: 1 year; may be renewed for 3 additional years if the student remains enrolled in a full-time course of study. Additional information: This program was established in 1986. Number awarded: 10 each year. Deadline: December of each year. |