AFSCME Family Scholarship

The AFSCME Family Scholarship awards ten scholarships of $2,000 a year, renewable for up to four years ($8,000 total), to graduating high school seniors who are children or financially-dependent grandchildren of full dues-paying AFSCME members. Applicants submit a 1,000-word essay on what AFSCME has meant to their family and community, along with a transcript and, optionally, two letters of recommendation. SAT/ACT scores are optional under AFSCME's test-optional policy. Applications must be postmarked by December 31.

Eligibility

DemographicsOpen to children and financially-dependent grandchildren of full dues-paying AFSCME members (application signed by parent, legal guardian, or financially-responsible grandparent).

Applying

$2,000/year, renewable up to four years ($8,000 total), contingent on full-time enrollment.