The APWU Vocational Scholarship pays up to $3,000 toward a nine-month to three-year specialized training program in fields like culinary arts, HVAC/electrical work, IT, cosmetology, or medical/dental assisting, with one recipient chosen from each of APWU's five postal regions. It's open only to graduating high school seniors who are a child, grandchild, stepchild, or legally adopted child of a current, retired, or deceased APWU member. A 350-500 word essay and a teacher or community leader assessment are required. Applicants may apply for either the Vocational or the Hallbeck scholarship, not both.
Eligibility
Fields of studyCulinary Arts · Skilled Trades · Healthcare · Cosmetology · Real Estate · Information Technology
DemographicsApplicant must be a child, grandchild, stepchild, or legally adopted child of a current, retired, or deceased APWU member.
Applying
Up to $3,000 for a single vocational/trade program of 9 months to 3 years.