Unifor recognizes that the cost associated with post-secondary education is a challenge for many working families. To assist in making education more accessible, Unifor has established 28 scholarships of $2,000 each.
How to Apply
- Eligibility
- Application
- Judging
- Terms
The following criteria must be met in order to be eligible for one of 23 Unifor Scholarship awards of $2,000.
- You are a child of a Unifor member in good standing OR you are a Unifor member.
- You are enrolling in your first year of full-time post-secondary education at a public institution in Canada (university, community college, technological institute, nursing school, trade college, etc.).
- You are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada.
- Your application must be submitted using the online application form. Details about how to apply can be found on the Unifor Scholarships webpage at www.unifor.org/resources/education/scholarships. The deadline to submit an application is Friday, June 14, 2024.
Please Note: Five additional National and Quebec scholarships are administered by the Quebec Council with a separate application process and deadline (see www.uniforquebec.org/fr/propos/bourses-detudes). Residents of Quebec must use that application process.
Please ensure that you have read the instructions carefully, and have the following documents ready on your device for upload with your application.
- Personal Statement
- Current Transcript/Record of Marks
- Essay Question Answers
- Local Union Officer Form
Please Note: Any applications missing any of the required documents, will result in an error message and cannot be submitted. Please ensure you have all documents available before submitting.
Five of these scholarships are administered by the Quebec Council with a separate application form (see www.uniforquebec.org). Residents of Quebec must apply using that application process.
Documents can be requested in alternative/accessible formats by emailing communications@unifor.org
A selection committee composed of Unifor National Staff and Local Union Discussion Leaders evaluates scholarship applications. The selection committee reviews hundreds of applications annually and considers many factors when evaluating applications including academic achievement, responses to essay questions, and a demonstrated commitment to social justice through extracurricular activities and volunteerism. In addition, the selection committee ensures that scholarship awards are distributed to best reflect the regional, sectoral, and membership diversity of Unifor.
Questions can be directed to scholarships@unifor.org.
Any partially completed applications, or applications missing any of the required documents, will result in an error message, and cannot be submitted. Please ensure you have all documents
available before submitting.