AFSCME Council 13 Scholarship Program
Scholarship Sponsored by AFSCME Council 13
AFSCME Council 13’s Scholarship Program is for Members Only. Scholarships are one-time-only payments, which may be applied toward educational expenses, such as tuition, lodging and books.
2025 Scholarship Program Essay Prompt:
Unions have long been at the forefront of advocating for public employees’ rights, benefits, and working conditions. However, the strength of the public workforce extends beyond the well-being of its workers — it directly impacts the quality of services provided to citizens. In what ways do labor unions contribute to the overall effectiveness and accountability of public services? How does ensuring fair treatment and adequate support for public employees ultimately benefit the communities they serve, particularly in areas like education, healthcare, and public safety?
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Scholarships
AFSCME Council 13’s Member-Only Scholarship Program will award the following:
- Up to 48 $500 undergraduate scholarships.
- The top 4 of the 48 will be selected to receive an additional $1,000.
- One additional $500 scholarship for a graduate student.
Eligibility
AFSCME Council 13 members in good standing, their children and grandchildren (as well as grandchildren of RPEP members in good standing), who are full-time students enrolled in an accredited program of higher education are eligible to apply for AFSCME Council 13 Scholarships. Sponsors must be active members at the time that the scholarship awards are processed.
How to Apply
- Complete the Application Form. Please be sure to enter the Social Security Number (Last 4) of the sponsoring AFSCME or RPEP Member.
- Attach a copy of the student’s most recent transcript (high school or college).
- Attach an essay completed by the student (typewritten, double-spaced, not to exceed two pages) responding to the above question.
- Attach 3 character references who are not family members. Include name, address, phone number and relationship to student.
- Mail the completed Application Form, transcript, essay and 3 character references so they are received by July 1, to:
AFSCME Council 13 Scholarship Program, 150 S. 43 St., Suite 3, Harrisburg, PA 17111
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