Local 825 offers its own scholarship program, along with other labor-related opportunities for scholarships and grants. Details are provided below:
Local 825 annual scholarships & grants- Essex-West Hudson Labor Council AFL-CIO scholarship program
- Bergen County Central Trades & Labor Council AFL-CIO Scholarship Fund
- The Ted Larew Scholarship Fund of the NJ Steel Association
Local 825 Members approve recommendation to double scholarships & grants program for 2012
Local 825’s members generously approved an Executive Board recommendation to expand the union’s 2012 scholarship program, by doubling the number of awards given in prior years.
This means that a total of four scholarships will be awarded in 2012, as compared to two previously. Each scholarship is worth $2,500 per academic year for a total of $10,000 over four years.
Applicants must be from the class of 2012, who will begin attending a college or university in Fall 2012.
In addition to the scholarships, six one-time grants of $1,500 each will be awarded (last year, three grants were awarded). Grants are awarded in each of the following categories:
Outstanding student athlete
Outstanding student service
Outstanding appreciation/understanding of unionism and the Labor movement
Local 825 eligibility criteria
Applicants must have either a parent or grandparent in good membership standing with Local 825
High school graduate of the class of 2012
Acceptance as a full-time student at a four-year college or university
In keeping with the spirit of unionism,the scholarship and grant application process reflects a pro-labor and community-service emphasis. Scholarship and grant applicants are required to submit the following information and materials (complete details are included in the application package.):
SAT scores.
High school transcripts.
Two letters of recommendation from teachers, employers or civic leaders that describe the applicant's contributions (both past and potential) to his/her school and community.
A short essay (about 500 words) that discusses the applicant's aspirations and how union values have influenced his/her life choices.
Optional -- additional
discretionary materials supporting grant applications.
Applicants may request to be considered for more than one grant but each winner may receive only one award. Winners will be based on their academic achievement, community service and commitment to unionism. Local 825 reserves the right not to issue a specific grant, if it is determined that there is not an "outstanding" candidate in any of the three grant categories.
The Essex-West Hudson Labor Council AFL-CIO scholarship program
The Essex-West Hudson Labor Council AFL-CIO scholarship program offers twelve $500 scholarships the 2012 academic year. To receive a scholarship award, the recipient must be:
A high school senior.
Accepted at an accredited college or accredited post-high school education program.
A member of a local union affiliated with the Essex-West Hudson Central Labor Counci,l or
A member's spouse or child.
Each applicant must submit a brief written statement explaining why he or she qualifies for the award. Each application must be accompanied by an official transcript from the applicant's high school.
The Essex-West Hudson Labor Council's scholarship committee will recommend award recipients on the basis of their community service; extra-curricular activities; scholastic ability; and commitment to the Labor Movement.
Complete requirements and application form
Bergen County Central Trades & Labor Council AFL-CIO Scholarship Fund
The Bergen County Central Trades & Labor Council offers six $1,000 scholarships for 2012. Members of local unions affiliated with Bergen County Central Trades and Labor Council AFL-CIO and their dependents are eligible to apply.
Three scholarships are offered in memory of Ed Purtill and three for Abe Solomon. Applications must be returned by April 14, 2012.
The Ted Larew Scholarship Fund of the NJ Steel Association Application deadline is June 30, 2012.
Complete information and submission instructions are included on the application form.
Complete requirements and application form
The Local 825 application deadline has passed for this year.