The application period for 2009-2010 scholarships is now closed. Winners will be notified by May 1.

AFT-Wisconsin has a long tradition of offering educational scholarships to support dependents of members in good standing who wish to pursue a career in labor, education, health care or government service. Currently, AFT-Wisconsin offers three $1,000 university scholarships and two $500 technical school scholarships.

Eligibility for Scholarships:
Applicant's parent, grandparent or guardian must be a current AFT-Wisconsin member or a retiree in good standing of AFT-Wisconsin for more than one year. The individual must be accepted into an accredited college, university or technical college at the time the award is issued. Preference for the 2009-2010 scholarships will be given to applicants with an expected high school graduation date of June 2010. However, if scholarships are still available after these have been evaluated or if no current graduates apply, past graduates will be considered. Graduate students are not eligible.

Evaluation criteria:
Applicants for scholarships are evaluated according to graduation date, academic rank, extracurricular and school activities, leadership skills, family union activity, essay and recommendations.

Note:  Letters of recommendation addressed to entities other than AFT-Wisconsin will not be considered.

Funding:
The Memorial Scholarships are funded by both contributions from AFT-Wisconsin and voluntary contributions.

Timelines:
Applications are due to AFT-Wisconsin by March 15. Recipients will be notified by May 1. Letters of Recommendation addressed to entities other than AFT-Wisconsin will not be considered.