Howard Coughlin Memorial Scholarship Fund 2012-2013

Office and Professional Employees International Union
1660 L Street NW
Washington, DC 20036

Phone: 202-393-4464
Fax:
Email:
http://www.opeiu.org

Purpose of award: To offer scholarships to OPEIU members and their children.
Eligibility requirements: Applicants must either be a members of OPEIU in good standing, or the children, stepchildren or legally adopted children of an OPEIU member in good standing or associate members. Applicants must also be either high school seniors or high school graduates entering a college, university or a recognized technical or vocational post-secondary school as full-time students. Part-time scholarships are defined as a minimum of three credits and no more than two courses. Selection is based on transcripts, high school class rank, and SAT/ACT scores or evidence of an equivalent exam by a recognized technical or vocational post-secondary school.
Target applicant: High school students
Adult students
Minimum GPA: None
Amount: $2,000-$5,000.
Number of awards: 18 (12 full-time, 6 part-time).
Deadline: March 31.
How to apply: Applications are available by written request.