Scholarships

"These young people's entries were so well written and filled with such insight that we hope this financial assistance will go some way to helping them achieve their dreams." — Bert Blundon, NUPGE President

(2022-11-04)Read more

“Sydney is a very deserving recipient, and we wish her continued success as she moves forward in her academic career." — Susie Proulx-Daigle, NBU President

(2022-07-05)Read more

"Congratulations to all the winners of our 2021 scholarships. All entries were excellent and showcased the impressive abilities and wide interests of Canadian students. We wish the winners and entrants the best of luck as they pursue their education and eventual careers.” — Larry Brown, NUPGE President

(2021-10-07)Read more

The Scholarship for Black Students is open to Black students preparing to enter their first year of a full-time program at a Canadian public, post-secondary education institution.

(2021-03-31)Read more

"Congratulations to all the winners of our 2020 scholarships. We were very impressed with all the entries we received, and wish the winners and all the entrants the very best in the pursuit of their education and future careers." — Larry Brown, NUPGE President

(2020-11-30)Read more

The new deadline for applications is Friday August 24, 2020.

(2020-06-17)Read more

The deadline for applications is Monday July 6, 2020.

(2020-01-20)Read more

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.

(2019-07-02)Read more

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.

(2019-06-06)Read more

The deadline for applications and essays is July 4, 2019.

(2019-01-09)Read more

"Congratulations to all our winners of 2018 scholarships. We wish you all the best in your education and future pursuits." — Larry Brown, NUPGE President

(2018-09-11)Read more

Each year, the 390,000-member National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) offers scholarships hat reflect its pursuit of equal opportunity for workers.

(2018-06-20)Read more

 The deadline for applications and essays is July 6, 2018. 

(2018-01-03)Read more

"Once again we were inspired by the young people who entered. Their essay entries were wide ranging and, in some cases, quite poignant and filled with insight. We hope that our financial assistance will go some way to helping the young persons selected achieve their dreams." — Larry Brown, NUPGE President 

(2017-09-28)Read more

People have until the end of the day on Friday August 4, 2017 to apply.

(2017-07-05)Read more

"The contributions of these young people were so well written and filled with such insight that we hope this financial assistance will go some way to helping them achieve their dreams." — Larry Brown, NUPGE President

(2016-10-24)Read more

NUPGE scholarships are open to the children, grandchildren or foster children of the National Union’s 370,000 members who are starting a post-secondary education. 

(2016-05-31)Read more

Young Calgarian isn't letting learning disabilities — or a heavy workload at university— sink his dreams.

(2015-11-30)Read more

"We hope this financial assistance will go some way to helping these young people achieve their dreams." — James Clancy, NUPGE National President

(2015-10-02)Read more

Four awards of $1,500 given each year to children of NUPGE members.

(2015-02-09)Read more