Robert G. Porter Scholars Program

The AFT Robert G. Porter Scholars Program awards four scholarships of $2,000 a year for up to four years ($8,000 total) to graduating high school seniors who show outstanding community service and an understanding of the labor movement. At least one parent or legal guardian must be an AFT member in good standing for at least a year (children of AFT staff are not eligible), and recipients must maintain a 2.75 GPA after the first year to keep renewing. Applications generally open December 1 and close March 31.

Eligibility

DemographicsApplicant's parent or legal guardian must be an AFT member in good standing for at least one year; children of AFT national, state, or local staff are not eligible.

Applying

$2,000/year, renewable up to four years ($8,000 total); must be used within six years of the award.