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 will select two students to award a $2,000 scholarship that will be 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.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Be a Graduating High School Senior who is admitted (or will soon be admitted) to schools of higher education, trade program or other training/education of continuing education.
- Have a parent/stepparent/legal guardian who is in Good Standing within AFSCME Council 4.
- Children of retirees and grandchildren who are under direct legal custody of a member 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:
Applications will be accepted through 5:00 PM on May 2, 2022, via email to Megan Batchelder at [email protected]
Winners will be announced by May 23, 2022. If you have any questions, please contact Megan Batchelder at (860) 224-4000.
Click here for application form
Click here for scholarship flyer
In solidarity,
Council 4 Scholarship Committee:
Bernie Bombardier, Betsey Grady, Jody Barr; Marybeth Kaczynski-Hill; Ruby Blackmon, Wayne Wysocki, Tyrell Alexander
