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Each year, the 390,000-member National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) offers scholarships that reflect its pursuit of equal opportunity for workers.
Ottawa (20 June 2018) — The deadline for National Union scholarships is fast approaching. Submissions for the 5 awards of $1,500 must be sent in by July 6, 2018.
Each year, the 390,000-member National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) offers scholarships that reflect its pursuit of equal opportunity for workers.
Entrants must be the children, grandchildren or foster children or grandchildren of members or retirees of the National Union and who are planning to enter the first year of a Canadian public, post-secondary educational institution on a full-time basis in 2018. All scholarships awarded will be based on the best 750 — 1,000 word essay as listed below. The deadline for applications and essays is July 6, 2018. There may be additional requirements for each scholarships, as noted below. See Scholarship FAQ - NUPGE for more details.
Brian Fudge Memorial Scholarship
In addition to the general requirements above, the applicants for the Brian Fudge Memorial Scholarship must be entering a field of study in health care, criminal justice or community services or policing. The essay topic is:
The importance of their field of study in either policing, criminal justice services or health care in delivering public services to Canadians.
Scholarship for Indigenous Students
In addition to the general requirements above, the applicants for the Scholarship for Indigenous Students must identify as indigenous. The essay topic is:
The importance of quality public services in enhancing the quality of life of Indigenous students.
Scholarship for Students of Colour
In addition to the general requirements above, the applicants for the Scholarship for Students of Colour must identify as a person of colour. The essay topic is:
The importance of quality public services in enhancing the quality of life of people of colour in Canada.
Terry Fox Memorial Scholarship
In addition to the general requirements above, the applicants for the Terry Fox Memorial Scholarship must identify a disability. The essay topic is:
The importance of quality public services in enhancing the quality of life of people with disabilities.
Tommy Douglas Scholarship
There are no other requirements, other than the general requirements above, for applying for the Tommy Douglas Scholarship. The essay topic is:
How Tommy Douglas contributed to making Canada a more just and equitable society.
Note: Applicants are advised that the winners and winning essays will be publicized on our website and their high school will be notified of their win.
For further information, contact the National Union at 613-228-9800 or email scholarship@nupge.ca.