Prepare a short essay or essay and video which will address all of the following: educational background, employment history, skills, hobbies and interests, organizations and clubs that you have belonged to, future goals (i.e. 5 year projection), and how this scholarship would assist you.
Write an essay containing at least 1500 words -double spaced, OR a 500 word essay – double spaced, with a 10 minute video on one of these 3 topics (video submissions are strongly encouraged):
“The Power of Unions”
You must indicate where you work and state the approximate date you became a member (where applicable). In the case of family member applications, please state the same information as requested above, and indicate your relationship to the Union member whose name you are using to apply. There will be two scholarships awarded in the amount of $2,500.00. Decisions of the Scholarship Committee are final. Recipients must be accepted as full-time students to attend an accredited post-secondary institution in the school year commencing the fall of 2023. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of registration. Scholarships are awarded by the end of December 2023.
Please address all applications to:
Scholarship Committee
UFCW Local 401
14040 128 Avenue Edmonton, AB T5L 4M8
(780) 452-0362 or 1-800-252-7975
OR SUBMIT ONLINE BELOW