COUNCIL 4 EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS
To recognize the extraordinary efforts of our members and to foster unionism, Council 4 is offering continuing education assistance in the form of a $2,000 per year scholarship for up to four years (max $8,000) to dependents of Council 4 members and retirees.
Each year, the Council 4 Scholarship Committee selects two students to award a $2,000 scholarship paid to the school of the winners. Winners are eligible for up to four consecutive years by doing a brief presentation to the executive board.
Click here to read about our 2024 scholarship winners.
Eligibility Criteria:
Be a 2025 graduating high school senior
Be admitted or soon to be admitted to schools of higher education, trade program, or other training/education of continuing education.
Applicant’s parent/stepparent/legal guardian must be, or have been, an AFSCME Council 4 local member. If applicant’s parent/stepparent/legal guardian is a retired member of AFSCME Council 4, they must be a Retirees Chapter 4 member. Children of retirees and grandchildren under direct legal custody of members in good standing are also eligible.
Application Process:
Applicants must complete an application form and submit a typed 300-to-500-word essay describing how the Union improved your life or that of your family. Essays must be written by the student applying and not the Council 4 member.
Deadlines:
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PERIOD HAS CLOSED FOR 2025. PLEASE CHECK BACK NEXT YEAR!
Click here for application form
If you have any questions, please contact Megan Batchelder at (860) 224-4000.
OTHER UNION SCHOLARSHIPS
Council 4 Retirees Chapter and AFSCME also offer scholarships to members and retirees. Click the links below to read more:
Council 4 Retirees Scholarship
AFSCME Family Scholarship
Gerald W. McEntee Scholarship (AFSCME)
Union Plus Scholarship
