Bergen County Central Trades & Labor Council AFL-CIO Scholarship Fund 2026

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The Bergen County Central Trades & Labor Council offers eight $1,000 scholarships for 2025. Members of local unions affiliated with Bergen County Central Trades and Labor Council, AFL-CIO, and their dependents are eligible to apply.

Four of the scholarships are offered in memory of Ed Purtill for outstanding community service, valued at $1,000 each. An additional four $1,000 scholarships are offered in memory of Abe Solomon. Scholarships will be granted for one academic year.

Applications must be returned by February 27, 2026. For full details, see applications below.

Abraham Solomon Scholarship Application

Edward Purtill Scholarship Application 

2026 Hudson County Central Labor Council Scholarship

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Who May Apply

To be eligible for a scholarship, the applicant’s Parent or legal Guardian must be a member of a local union affiliated with the Hudson County Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO, or his/her spouse and/or children and or registered apprenticeship program that falls within the scope of work of a union affiliated with the Hudson County Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO.

 

When to Apply

Applications and supporting documentation must be received by July 1, 2026, sent to:

 

HUDSON COUNTY CENTRAL LABOR COUNCIL

SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE

154 Ridge Road,

Lyndhurst, New Jersey 07071

Click here to download the application.

 

2027 SNJCLC Scholarship

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Who May Apply

Any high school graduate planning to continue his or her education and a college, technical, trade, vocational, or beauty school at Rowen of South Jersey, Rutgers, Rowen or Camden County College. In addition, applicants must be either an active Union Member in good standing or a family member of a union member in good standing.

When to Apply

Applications and supporting documentation must be postmarked on or before July 3, 2026, sent to:

Scholarship Fund Committee
SNJCLC
400 Commerce Lane
West Berlin, New Jersey 08091-9253

Application Instructions

The following items must be submitted as one complete package to be considered for a scholarship:

  • Student Application – form included
  • High School Transcript
  • Essay – see form for details

Click here to download the application.

2026 Middlesex & Somerset Counties AFL-CIO Labor Council’s Raymond A. Peterson Scholarship

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This program offers three awards: First place, $2,500. Second place, $1,500. Third place, $1,000.

Students are eligible if they have a parent or guardian who is a member in good standing in a local union which is affiliated with the Middlesex and Somerset Counties AFL-CIO Labor Council, or if the applicant is a union member, the student must be a member in good standing in a local union which is affiliated with the Middlesex and Somerset Counties AFL-CIO Labor Council. Local Union must also be in good standing with the Council. To determine if the Local Union is affiliated and in good standing with the Council, please contact your union’s business office.

In addition, applicants also must:

  1. Provide verification of acceptance at a post-secondary educational institution and verification of a B average or above in the graduating class. An official high school transcript must accompany the application. Scholarship awards will not be awarded without these verifications.
  2. Write an essay of not less than 250 words on the subject of the Labor Movement detailed on the application form. Instructions are found on the application form.

Completed application and essay must be postmarked by Friday, April 7, 2026 and mailed to Middlesex-Somerset Scholarship Committee at 1295 Livingston Ave., North Brunswick, NJ 08902, or e-mail to midsomlabor@gmail.com (e-mail is the preferred method of submission).

Winners will be notified and invited to the Award Breakfast on April 26 in New Brunswick.

Middlesex-Somerset Counties AFL-CIO Labor Council’s Raymond A. Peterson Scholarship Application Form

2026 Monmouth & Ocean County Central Labor Council Memorial Scholarship

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From our brothers and sisters at the Monmouth & Ocean County Central Labor Council.

Applicants must attend (or plan to attend) a college, university or technical school and be a member or the child of a current or deceased member of a union affiliated with the Monmouth and Ocean Central Labor Council AFL-CIO.

Click here for complete application details. Required proof of eligibility includes:

  • Academic Verification and/or College-Technical School acceptance form.
  • Verification of union membership.
  • Prepare and submit a “Letter to the Editor” to all appropriate news outlets of not less than 150 words, supporting the Labor Movement or explaining how the Labor Movement supports the needs of all working families. When the letter is published, please include a copy of the published article along with the name of the publication and date.

Bergen County Central Trades & Labor Council AFL-CIO Scholarship Fund 2026

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The Bergen County Central Trades & Labor Council offers eight $1,000 scholarships for 2026. Members of local unions affiliated with Bergen County Central Trades and Labor Council, AFL-CIO, and their dependents are eligible to apply.

Four of the scholarships are offered in memory of Ed Purtill for outstanding community service, valued at $1,000 each. An additional four $1,000 scholarships are offered in memory of Abe Solomon. Scholarships will be granted for one academic year.

Applications must be returned by February 27, 2026. For full details, see applications below.

Abraham Solomon Scholarship Application

Edward Purtill Scholarship Application 

Local 825’s 5th Annual Cornhole Tournament, February 21 at the Three Saints Cultural Center

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Let the games begin! Join us for some friendly competition at the 5th Annual Local 825 Cornhole Tournament. Doors open at 9am, bags fly at 10am. Tickets are $50 per participant and $25 per spectator. Participants must purchase two tickets as a team. *Each team must have an 825 member* Spaces are limited so get your tickets now! Don’t miss out on the fun and giveaways! Lunch provided. Prizes for placement. New location!

Get your tickets here!

Questions? Please contact Mark Davis 908-420-3565 or Mike Ireland 973-219-9615