Amount: $4,000
Deadline: April 15 (2026 - check for 2027 updates)
Level: undergraduate
Renewable: No
About
The AFGE Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to AFGE members and their extended families for college or vocational education. It emphasizes academic merit and community involvement.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 2.5+
- AFGE members or their dependent children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, or legal wards.
Required Materials
- Application form
- Essay (500 words)
- Official transcript
- Recommendation letter
Timeline
Applications open in January. Deadline April 15. Winners notified in July.
Tips
Your essay should clearly connect your educational goals to your understanding of public service and the role of unions. Highlight any volunteer work or civic engagement.