PSAC scholarship program for 2006
Published by Patrick March 21st, 2006 in National Issues Tags: member-benefits, scholarships.
The PSAC Scholarship Program is offering the following 15 scholarships to PSAC members and their children:
- one $4,000 Groulx-PSAC National scholarship;
- one $4,000 Coughlin-PSAC National scholarship;
- two $3,000 Groulx-PSAC National scholarships;
- two $3,000 Coughlin-PSAC National scholarships;
- the J.R. (Joe) Power $2,000 Scholarship;
- one $1,000 PSAC National Scholarship;
- one $1,000 scholarship for each region ( Atlantic , Quebec , National Capital Region, Ontario , Prairies, British Columbia and the North).
Awarding of the scholarships is based on an 800-word essay, scholastic achievement, and community and union involvement. The subject of the essay is determined in January of each year. Three out of the eight $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to PSAC members (if applications are received) who are returning to university, college or an institute of higher learning on a full-time basis.
Visit the national website for more information. Note the deadline to apply is July 31st, 2006.