Please see below for the application forms for our 2 x $2500 709 Scholarships — see instructions below.
Email: Frank@cupe709.ca with completed forms by deadline.
CUPE LOCAL 709
2024 POST – SECONDARY SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION
CUPE Local 709 has set up an Education Fund offering two (2) scholarships of $2500.00 each to a
post – secondary school student in Alberta.
The conditions of this scholarship are:
1) The scholarship would be awarded to sons and daughters of current and retired members in good standing, of CUPE Local 709, who will be enrolled in a post – secondary education institution in September 2024.
2.) The recipient of the scholarship must be prepared to show that his/her level of education is sufficient to allow admission or maintain enrollment in an approved institution of higher education such as university, technological institute, teachers college, nursing school, etc.
3) The student must complete an application form, which can be obtained from the our web site ( cupe709.ca)or office of the Executive of Local 709. Returned to 5112 3rd Street Se Calgary AB T2H1J6.
4) The application form, to be submitted no later than Friday , August 2, 2024, must be accompanied by an essay, of approximately 750 words dealing with one of the following topics:
- How do the changes to the Labour Code, Employment Standards Code, Occupational Health and Safety laws and Workers Compensation Board, made by the Alberta Provincial Government help workers in Alberta?
- What benefits, initially won by unionized workers through Collective Bargaining, are now largely available to all working people?
- What makes employees in a non-union workplace want to form a union?
- How do unions use Collective Bargaining to solve problems?
5) Essays should be typed, double-spaced, on 8 ‘/2″ X 11″ paper.
6) The selection and judging will be done by Alberta’s CUPE Education Representative or designate.
7) Proof of acceptance at an institution of higher education will be required before an award is given.
8) The awarding of the scholarship will be based on the following principals:
- The academic record and all-around achievement of the student, attested to by the Principal of their high school or Dean of their current faculty if they are currently enrolled in a post – secondary institution. (Attach letter of recommendation from Principal or Dean to the application form).
- The 750 (Approximately) word essay; and
- Proof of acceptance or enrollment in an institution of higher education for 2024.
CUPE LOCAL 709
APPLICATION FORM – SECONDARY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP
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Recommendation of teacher or principal (attach letter if more space is needed)
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Signature:_________________________________
Plans for further Education (Use separate sheet if needed)
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Application to be returned no later than Friday , August 2, 2024 accompanied by your 750 ( approximately) word essay (essay will not be returned).
Date Submitted:___________________________
Signature of Applicant:_____________________________
