| Name |
Howard Coughlin Memorial Scholarship |
| Number of Awards |
18 |
| Award Value |
$500 - $1,250 |
| Award Type |
Merit-Based Scholarship |
| Accept Applications |
Until March 31 |
| Renewable |
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| Scholarship Links |
More Information
Application |
| Contact |
Office and Professional Employees International Union
1660 L Street, N.W.
Suite 801
Washington,
District of Columbia
20036
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| Phone |
(202)393-4464 |
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FULL-TIME SCHOLARSHIPS:
Twelve (12) full-time scholarships will be awarded on the basis of at least one (1) per region and not to exceed one (1) per family for a lifetime. Applications are open to members in good standing, associate members, or to their children.
PART-TIME SCHOLARSHIPS:
Six (6) part-time scholarships will be awarded on the basis of at least one (1) per region in order to reach a greater number of members, as full-time scholarships are generally awarded to children of members, and not to exceed one (1) per family for a lifetime. Applications are open to members in good standing, associate members, or to their children.
Part-time scholarships are defined as a minimum of three (3) credits and no more than two (2) courses.
If a part-time student does not attend a college/university each semester, they have two (2) years maximum to use the part-time scholarship
If the student becomes a full-time student, while receiving a part-time student scholarship, the scholarship will be revoked, and they will be able to apply for a full-time scholarship.
An applicant must be either:
* A member or an associate member of OPEIU in good standing on the date of award, unless a member loses employment to study on a full-time basis, retires, becomes disabled or terminated from employer layoffs and plant closing.
* The son, daughter, stepchild or legally adopted child of an OPEIU member in good standing or an associate member.
* High School senior or High School graduate entering a College, University or a recognized Technical or Vocational Post Secondary School as a full-time or part-time student.
* Presently in a College, University, or a recognized technical or Vocational Post Secondary school as a full-time or part-time student.