Union Plus Education Foundation
Union Plus Scholarships
The Union Plus Scholarship Program helps union members and their families cover the costs of higher education. Offered annually, these competitive scholarships are awarded to outstanding students based on academic achievement, financial need, social awareness, and an appreciation of the labor movement.
Award
$1,000 to $4,000
Deadline
January 31, 2027
Level
Both
Status
110 days left
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Who is eligible
- Current and retired members of participating unions, their spouses, and their dependent children (as defined by IRS regulations).
- Must have at least one year of continuous union membership by May 31, 2027 (by the applicant, spouse, or parent).
- Must be accepted into a U.S. accredited post-secondary school at the time the award is issued.
- Eligible schools include U.S. accredited colleges, universities, community colleges, and trade or technical schools.
- Union members (and family members) must be from the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or Canada.
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher is recommended.
What you'll need
- One letter of reference from a teacher or other adult familiar with your achievements and abilities.
- Essay 1 (approx. 350 words): "Describe your relationship with the union and the labor movement, in what ways has it personally affected your life and your family's life?"
- Essay 2 (approx. 350 words, choice of one): "A) The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience? B) Reflect on something that someone has done for you that has made you happy or thankful in a surprising way. How has this gratitude affected or motivated you?"
- Union information including national or international union name, local union number, local union's address, phone number, and local union President or Business Manager's name.
- For Isaiah's Award candidates: A description of personal, employment, volunteer experiences, or career goals related to the foster care system.
How to apply
- Go to the official Union Plus Scholarship application portal hosted on Kaleidoscope (https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/program/UnionPlusScholarship2027).
- Create an account or log in to the platform.
- Complete the online application form and enter all required union affiliation details.
- Write and upload the two required essays of approximately 350 words each.
- Submit one letter of reference (either directly or via the confidential reference nomination system).
- Submit the completed online application by January 31, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. EST.
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Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://www.unionplus.org/benefits/education/union-plus-scholarships
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