APWU Milwaukee Area Local 3
SCHOLARSHIPS - LOCAL
American Postal Workers Union, AFL-CIO
Milwaukee Area Local Proudly Awards Two (2) $500.00 Scholarships per year;
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The John Akey Memorial Scholarship
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The Milwaukee Area Local Scholarship
1.
This scholarship application is offered to current graduating high school seniors.
2.
The applicant must be a child, stepchild or legally adopted child of a current active member in good standing or
of a deceased member of the Milwaukee Area Local.
3.
The local’s Recording Secretary will verify member’s eligibility before any application will be considered for an
award.
4.
The scholarship recipient must attend an accredited college, university or vocational technical school of their
choice leading to a two year or four year certificate or degree.
5.
Winners must be accepted into an accredited school within 4 months of naming the winners.
6.
When the recipient notifies the Milwaukee Area Local Treasurer that he/she will be accepted, the Treasurer will
send (to the school’s business office) a check in the school’s name. The scholarship will be paid directly to the
educational facility.
7.
In the event that the student does not attend or drops out, any monies refunded must be returned to the
Milwaukee Area Local.
8.
Students can win the scholarship only once.
9.
Rule/Guidelines, Essay Information, and application are available in the May edition of the Hi-Lites.
10.
For more information please call (414) 273-7838