Eligibility:
Awards are available for graduating high school seniors whose parent/legal guardian is an AFSCME member. They must be enrolled in a full-time degree program at an accredited four-year institution (or a two-year institution that will transfer credits to a four-year institution) and have taken the SAT or ACT.
Criteria:
The Scholarship Selection Committee will examine the application form, essay, transcript, ACT or SAT results, as well as consider any recommendations or other evidence of the applicant’s character and abilities. For complete details, see application form.
Deadlines:
Applications are available in August. Deadline is December 31 (must be postmarked by date). Winners will be announced by March 31.
Application process:
Applications can be downloaded from www.afscme.org or can be requested via email at education@afscme.org.
Award amount:
$2,000 scholarship – will be renewed each year for a maximum of four years, provided the student remains enrolled in a full-time degree program at an accredited institution. Scholarship may be used for any field of study.