Public Service Alliance of Canada BC

The deadline for PSAC scholarships is July 31st:

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.

Eligibility

All scholarships are available for PSAC members and their children. Members must be in good standing as of May 31 st of the current year. The student will attend a recognized university, college, or institute of higher learning on a full-time basis. These scholarships are not restricted to first-year students. No more than one scholarship will be awarded to the same family in a given year and no one will be awarded a scholarship more than once.

Read more and find out how to apply at the national website.

As an important member benefit, the Public Service Alliance of Canada provides members with $5,000 of life insurance plus $5,000 of accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance absolutely free through the PSAC For Life program. Coughlin & Associates, the insurer, also offers PSAC Enhanced life insurance.

Starting next week, PSAC members will have an opportunity to update their PSAC Enhanced life insurance coverage and enter their names to win one of 20 gift certificates worth $1,000 each from Canadian Tire. With PSAC Enhanced coverage, PSAC members can now own as much as $ 250,000 of life insurance protection for as long as age 70. It’s an important product improvement that can ensure that our members have the financial security they need, even after age 65.

In addition to the chance of winning their choice of some fabulous gifts from Canadian Tire, PSAC members can also support justice, simply by completing a PSAC Enhanced coverage application. For every application received, $5 will be donated to the PSAC Social Justice Fund.

For details and an application form, visit coughlin.ca/psac-afpc/

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.