JOHN KELLY LABOR STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP

2025 - JOHN KELLY LABOR STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP

APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2025
ELIGIBILITY:

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.

Eight (8) scholarships per year will be awarded on the basis of at least one (1) per region. Applications are open to members or associate members in good standing for at least two (2) years. All applicants must meet the eligibility requirements and comply with the Rules and Regulations as established by the OPEIU Executive Board.
Each scholarship has a total maximum value of $3,250.00.

THE APPLICANT MUST BE:

A member or an associate member of OPEIU in good standing for at least 2 years; and either an undergraduate or graduate student in one of the following areas of study:
- Labor Studies
- Industrial Relations
- Union Leadership and Administration
PROCEDURES:
- Each member/applicant must file an official John Kelly Labor Studies Scholarship application.
- The application must be signed and dated including all required attachments.
- Incomplete application will be disqualified.
APPLICATION LINK:

The Application link may be obtained:

- via email from your Local Union Office or

- visit opeiu.org and click on the Member Resources tab. Once there, click the Union Scholarships link.

REQUIREMENTS:

Essay:
All applicants are required to submit an essay related to their union activism and their occupational goals (300 to 500 words). This essay should be double-spaced and typed on 8 ½” x 11” paper.

Statement of Intent:
All applicants will be required to execute the Statement of Intent to remain within the OPEIU for a period of at least two (2) years.

Application, and essay must be submitted online no later than March 31, 2025.

SELECTION OF SCHOLARSHIP:

- All applications will be entered into a drawing and winners will be selected by region.
- All applicants will be notified in the month of June
- Scholarship winners will receive a winner letter and forms for completion via email.
- Applicants who have not been selected for an award will be notified by email to the email address provided on the application.

Applicant (Member) Information - Applicant must be a member of an OPEIU Local Union (not a dependent)
Name of member/applicant:*

First NameLast Name
Address

Street Address

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Postal / Zip Code
Email*
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Phone Number*
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Date of Birth: Date*
Sex:

MALEFEMALEOther
Member/Applicant Employed By:*
Member/Applicant OPEIU Local Union Number: (Enter the local union number and then click the Local Union No button below to confirm your selection): *

School Information
Name of school you are currently attending:*
Student ID#:
Graduation Date:*

MonthDayYear
Date
What College, University, Technical, or Vocational School, do you plan to attend?*
First Choice and Location
What College, University, Technical, or Vocational School, do you plan to attend?
Second Choice and Location
What College, University, Technical, or Vocational School, do you plan to attend?
Third Choice and Location
Have you been accepted by a College, University, Technical, or Vocational School as of the date of this application?*

YESNO
If yes, what College, University, Technical, or Vocational School, were you accepted to?
The applicant must be either an undergraduate or graduate student in one of the following areas of study:*

Labor StudiesIndustrial RelationsUnion Leadership and Administration

Member Verification and Signature
If selected for this scholarship, I fully agree to adhere to the rules that have been established by the Scholarship Committee of the OPEIU John Kelly Labor Studies Scholarship
Member/Applicant Signature:*

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*STATEMENT OF INTENT*

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2025 - JOHN KELLY LABOR STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP

Applicant (Member) Information - Applicant must be a member of an OPEIU Local Union (not a dependent)

School Information

Member Verification and Signature

*STATEMENT OF INTENT*

STATEMENT OF INTENT