The Union Plus Scholarship Program application for courses beginning in the Fall of 2024 is now available at unionplus.org/benefits/education/union-plus-scholarships. The Program awards annual scholarships to eligible union members, current and retired, their spouses, and dependent children. The recipients are chosen based on outstanding academic achievement, personal character, financial need, and commitment to organized labor values.
The program provides one-time cash grants ranging from $500 to $4,000 to eligible undergraduates and graduates attending a U.S. accredited university, college or community college, or a recognized trade or technical school. Students may re-apply each year. The deadline for applications is 12 p.m. (Noon) Eastern Standard Time, January 31, 2024.
Another opportunity to receive awarded scholarship funds is through the Union Plus Isaiah’s Award, to honor the life of a child who was in the foster care system. Applicants for Isaiah’s Award must have a special connection to the foster care system and submit a separate essay. The Isaiah’s Award is separate from the Union Plus scholarship, so if appropriate, applicants should complete both sections on the online application at the link above.
As a reminder, the Eastern Gateway Community College (EGCC), through Union Plus suspended their enrollment to the Free College Benefit. Eastern Gateway Community College now offers a reduced in-State tuition rate of either $131 or $137 per credit hour based on the Ohio County of residence and the Out-of-State tuition rate of $138 per credit hour. To find out more visit Unionplus.org/benefits/education/associate-degree-programs.
Additionally, Union Plus offers a Bachelor’s Degree Completion Program in addition to scholarship programs. Central State University offers continuing and new students low-cost and debt-free options to complete their Bachelor’s degree through Central State University’s online program, Central State Global. The Central State Global Union Program provides financial aid, grants, and scholarships to eligible union members and their immediate family members to help reduce their out-of-pocket costs. Further information can be found at
unionplus.org/benefits/education/bachelors-degree-completion-programs.
Finally, the IAMAW offers a union college benefit through the Employee Benefit Systems (EBS) powered by the EDUTrust Network of colleges and universities. You and your family can access discounted tuition rates for certificates and degrees. Get matched with an in-network college or university through your IAMAW education benefit by clicking here edutrustnetwork.org/goiamaw.
Click here to view the flyer that contains an overview of college scholarships and college programs available through Union Plus.
Finally, members can find these and many other money-saving programs available through Union Plus, including but not limited to hardship grants, Mortgage Program, Credit Card Program, AT&T discounts, Pet Insurance discounts and more at www.unionplus.org.
Should you have any questions about this or any other Union Plus Program, please contact the TCU/IAM Social Services Department at 301-840-8746.