· Local 730, UAW
· 3852 Buchanan Avenue SW
· Grand Rapids, MI 49548
· (616) 534-7613
UAW Local 730 Active and Retired Members
2008 Scholarship Guidelines
General Guidelines
1. There will be two (2) scholarships awarded at a maximum of $1000 each, (paid $500 each for two semesters). (Not renewable; must apply every year.) All books and fees required by the college will be included.
2. Scholarship good for accredited colleges and universities in the U.S. Trade schools must be pre-approved by the Scholarship Committee. Applicant must show proof of admission at time of application and supply same for second semester.
3. No more than one scholarship per family shall be awarded per year.
4. Applicant must submit a transcript of their high school and college grades.
5. The UAW Local 730 Scholarship Committee will report back to Local 730 each year the students selected.
6. An article, up to 300 words per theme, must be submitted with the application and in your own words relating to the following themes:
1. If Michigan were to become a Right to Work state, how would it affect you?
2. How does the loss of manufacturing and industry affect health care in the United States, and what affects do unions have on this issue?
7. All scholarships shall be selected anonymously by the Scholarship Committee.
8. Applicants do not have to be a recent high school graduate.
9. Applications may be picked up at the Local 730 Union Hall, Benefits Office, or Work Center.
10. Scholarship to be awarded at the April Union Membership meeting.
11. Winner to be notified as soon as possible.
To apply for a scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:
· Applicant must be a child or grandchild of any active member or retiree of Local 730 in good standing.
· Only one scholarship per student per year allowed.
· Minimum grade point average of 2.5.
· Applicant may enroll as a full or part time student, but preference will be given to full time student.
· Transcript
Application Procedures
Students meeting the above criteria must complete the following steps:
· Application must be completed and submitted no later than 4 p.m. Friday, April 4, 2008 to:
Local 730, UAW, 3852 Buchanan Avenue SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49548
I authorize the Scholarship Selection Committee to examine my academic and financial records for the purpose of selecting recipients of the above scholarship.
Student’s Signature Date
2008 UAW Local 730
Active and Retired Members Scholarship
Student Social Security Number
Address
Street Number City State Zip
Phone:
Home Work
Member’s Name
Relationship to Student
What is your class standing at college? (Your class standing should be based on hours completed by the end of the Spring 2008 semester.)
Entering Freshman (not yet enrolled)
Continuing Freshman (1-26 hours completed)
Sophomore (24-55 hours completed)
Junior (56-85 hours completed)
Senior (86 hours or more completed)
Post Graduate
From what high school did you graduate? Year
Scholastic Achievement
Entering Freshman
SAT/ACT Total Score Class Rank
Continuing College Student
Total Credit Hours Completed G.P.A.
What is your academic major or anticipated major?
How many credit hours do you plan to enroll? Spring Fall
Past honors or achievements
Past extra curricular activities
Please answer either one of the following questions:
- If Michigan were to become a Right to Work state, how would it affect you?
- How does the loss of manufacturing and industry affect health care in the United States, and what affects do unions have on this issue?