The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers awards scholarships worth $1,000 to $5,000 to the children and other dependents of its members in the U.S. and Canada, distributing up to $100,000 total each year. You apply as a graduating high school senior planning to start a two- or four-year degree program within a year of graduating. The application asks for a transcript and a 350-500 word essay on why someone might choose a career as a union Boilermaker, and SAT/ACT scores are optional.
Demographicschild (or other dependent) of a Boilermaker union member in good standing
Individual awards range from $1,000 to $5,000; the union distributes up to $100,000 in scholarships each year.