John Kelly Labor Studies Scholarship Fund

Scholarship Description

This scholarship is for OPEIU MEMBERS ONLY, which means, dependents of OPEIU MEMBERS are NOT eligible to apply for this scholarship. A member can only receive this scholarship once while seeking an undergraduate degree and once while seeking a graduate degree. Applications are open to members or associate members in good standing for at least two (2) years. Application forms must be endorsed by the Local Union President or Secretary Treasurer attesting that the MEMBER or ASSOCIATE MEMBER is in good standing – such endorsement must be obtained BEFORE the application is submitted to the International Secretary Treasurer’s Office. The applicant should also be either an undergraduate or graduate in one of the following areas of study: (1) Labor Studies, (2) Industrial Relations, (3) Union Leadership and Administration, (4) Programs sponsored by the National Labor College.

For more info, see https://www.opeiu.org/Portals/0/scholarship/kelly-us.pdf

Eligibility Requirements

• Award is available to U.S. citizens

Application Requirements

• Application form required
• Transcript required
• Essay required
• Special requirements exist (These are specified in text.)

How To Apply