Scholarships
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS
WNY Council of the Communications Workers of America, E.J. Mays Scholarships
Scholarships awarded to CWA members, their spouses, children, or grandchildren of active, retired, laid-off or deceased CWA members may apply who are attending or planning to attend college.
Applications are available in the fall.
For more details please visit the E.J. Mays Scholarship Homepage.
You can download a fillable application form from the links below, once completed please send your application via email to [email protected]
Union Plus Scholarship Program
One-time case awards ranging from $500-$4000 for undergraduate study.
Open to union members, their spouses and dependent children.
Applicants evaluated based on academic ability, social awareness, financial need and appreciation of labor.
A short essay must accompany the application.
Applications available online at www.unionplus.org
or by mail : Union Plus Scholarship Program, PO Box 34800, Washington, D.C. 20043-4800
CWA Joe Beirne Foundation Scholarships
CWA members, their spouses and/or the sons, daughters or grandchildren of CWA members (active, retired, laid-off or deceased) may apply.
No specific studies are required. May be undergraduate or graduate work.
Winners chose by lottery drawing.
Applications accepted during the months of November through April, must be postmarked no later than April 30th.
