Coalition of Black Trade Unionist Scholarship Program (CBTU) Delaware (High School Scholarship)
Scholarship Overview: Must be graduating high school senior, a child or grandchild of a dues-paying Delaware union member or retired or already accepted into any Delaware construction and building trades apprenticeship program
Application Available: January 1, 2024
Deadline Date: May 3, 2024
Scholarship Details:
Delaware Chapter of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionist Scholarship Program (CBTU) was developed to make scholarships available to children and grandchildren of full dues paying or retired Delaware Union members along with applicants entering a Delaware construction & building trades apprenticeship program.
Three (3) scholarships of $1,000.00 each presented to awardees, one (1) female and one (1) male will be selected from applicants who meet the eligibility requirements for graduating high school seniors, living in the State of Delaware.
The scholarships will be awarded at the 2024 Solidarity Ball on Saturday June 8, 2024.
To be eligible for a High School Scholarship the student must:
- Be a graduating high school senior who is a daughter, son, granddaughter, or grandson of a full dues-paying or retired Union member. The scholarship may be used for any field of study.
- At the time the scholarship is awarded, must be accepted into a full-time degree program either at an accredited four-year institution, or an accredited two-year institution that will transfer credits to a four-year institution.
- Have taken the SAT or the ACT.
Application is available at the union hall and must be requested by parent, legal guardian or grandparent who are currently full dues paying or retired union members.
Application must be completed by parent, legal guardian or grandparent who are currently full dues paying or retired union members. (Attach proof of membership such as a COPY of your UNION/Retiree Membership Card.
Application Requirements: Delaware Residents Only, Essay, SAT/ACT Score Report
Essay Details:
Essay: “How the benefits and advantages of having a Union member in my family has impacted me and my community.” Must be typed 500-1000 words.
Award Amount: $1,000
Award Details:
The scholarships will be awarded at the annual Solidarity Ball. Saturday, June 8, 2024.
Scholarship Manager Information:
Contact Name: Deidre Ottley
Contact Email: cbtudelaware1@gmail.com
Additional Contact & Submission Information:
Mail completed application, essay, SAT or ACT scores, Letter of Acceptance and proof of membership (union /retiree card):
Delaware CBTU Chapter-Scholarship Program
PO Box 13134
Wilmington, DE 19850
Must be postmarked by May 3, 2024
Filters:
Eligibility: Member Organization (Personal/Relative)
Areas of Study: Open to All
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior
Institution Type: Delaware Institutions