Scholarships
There are several scholarship opportunities for UFCW members and their families. One of these is provided by the UFCW Charity Foundation. For 2023, the UFCW Charity Foundation is proud to announce they will award at least 8 scholarships up to $8,000 each over a four-year period. The application period for 2023 has closed, but keep an eye on this space for when the 2024 dates are announced!
The Union Plus Scholarship awards are presented annually to union members or members of their families who want to begin or continue their post-secondary education. In 2023, 205 union members and union family members were awarded $200,000 in Union Plus Scholarships, ranging from $500 to $4,000. Each year, the application deadline is January 31 and chosen scholarship recipients' names are announced May 31. All applicants are notified when the award winner list is posted in early June.