Union members who live in Washington County and their family members are eligible for a new $500 scholarship offered by the Washington County Labor Assembly, part of the Saint Paul Regional Labor Federation, AFL-CIO.
The scholarship has four eligibility requirements:
- Be a union member, dependent or spouse of a union member whose local union is affiliated with the Saint Paul Regional Labor Federation, AFL-CIO.
- Be a resident of Washington County, or a minor or adult of a parent or legal guardian that is a resident of Washington County.
- Have a passing grade at completion of the academic term.
- Attend an accredited institution.
Click here to download a scholarship application form and instructions. The entry deadline for 2022 applicants is May 27, and winners will be selected by lottery by representatives of the Washington County Labor Assembly.
The assembly plans to offer the scholarship annually in the spring.
“We’re trying to give people one more reason to join a union in Washington County and help create interest and investment in the Washington County Labor Assembly,” Chair Brian Beedle said. “At the same time, it helps our members and our families out.”
Labor assemblies in Chisago, Dakota, Ramsey and Washington counties carry out the work of the Regional Labor Federation on the local level. Their monthly meetings are open to rank-and-file members of unions affiliated with the Regional Labor Federation.