The Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) scholarship program supports union members and their children and grandchildren, who are attending post-secondary for the first time.
Five $8,000.00 scholarships are awarded each year. A sixth $2,000.00 scholarship is available for awards, to an applicant who will attend a technical or vocational post-secondary school.
How to Apply
- Eligibility
- Application
- Judging
- Terms
Applicants must be either:
- A member of the ATU in good standing;
- The child or grandchild (whether natural or legally adopted) or stepchild of a member in good standing, or of a deceased member who was in good standing at the time of his or her death;
Applicants must also be high school seniors/grade 12 students planning to enter college (or technical or vocational post-secondary school) for the first-time following graduation in the current academic year, or previous high school graduates that have never attended college.
- Create an account using accurate and up-to-date information at atu.communityforce.com/Login.aspx
- Fill out the scholarship prequalification form.
Note: Once eligibility requirements are met, applicants will receive a confirmation email to proceed with applying for the scholarship. - Provide accurate details about your personal and academic background.
- Write a compelling personal statement addressing your academic and career goals.
- Obtain and upload official transcripts from your educational institution.
- Obtain and upload letters of recommendation from teachers, employers, or mentors.
- Answer essay questions with a thoughtful and well-crafted response.
- Submit your application through the online portal before the deadline.
The ATU International shall appoint a Selection Committee of community, academic, and labor leaders. No ATU officer, member, staff, or employee, shall participate in the final selection process.
Applicants will be judged based on their scholastic record, involvement in community and extra-curricular activities, and the quality of the essay submitted.
The essay will be evaluated on an analysis of the topic – the facts and arguments that are presented, as demonstrating that the student understands the topic, and the effectiveness of the essay in demonstrating how organized labor benefits everyone, whether they are union members or not. Grammar, style, organization, and presentation will also be evaluated.
The Committee shall select five academic scholarship winners and five alternates, and one technical or vocational scholarship winner and one alternate.