Scholarship Opportunities
Important Note
Eligible members are encouraged to apply for all scholarships listed below. Applying to multiple scholarships can increase your chances of receiving financial assistance.
Union Plus Scholarship
Application deadline: January 31, 2027
Award amounts: $1,000 to $4,000. One-time cash awards for study beginning in the Fall of 2027. Students may re-apply each year.
Award date: May 31, 2027. During the first week of June 2027 award recipients will be notified by postal mail, and all applicants will be sent email notification.
The Southern NJ Central Labor Council
Application deadline: July 30, 2026
Eligible applicants must be a high school graduate (or graduating in 2026) who plans to continue their education at an eligible college, technical, trade, vocational, or beauty school. Applicants must also be either an active union member in good standing or the family member of a union member in good standing.