Amount: $5,000
Deadline: December 31
Level: undergraduate
Renewable: No
About
The AFL-CIO offers scholarships to high school seniors whose parents are members of an AFL-CIO affiliated union. The essay component often focuses on the importance of the labor movement.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 3.0+
- High school seniors whose parents are members of an AFL-CIO affiliated union.
Required Materials
- Application form
- Essay on labor-related topic
- Official transcript
- Recommendation letter
Timeline
Applications typically open in the fall. Deadline December 31. Winners notified in spring.
Tips
Research current labor issues and articulate a well-reasoned perspective in your essay. Connect your personal experiences to the broader themes of worker rights and collective action.