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Joe Beirne Scholarship Program
 
Sixteen partial college scholarships of $4,000 each are being offered for the 2024-2025 school year. Winners, selected in a lottery drawing, also will receive second-year scholarships of the same amount contingent upon satisfactory academic accomplishment. Part-time students, less than 12 credits, will receive half of the scholarship monies.
 
Eligible for the awards are CWA members and their spouses, children and grandchildren, including those of retired or deceased members.
 
CWA Joe Beirne Scholarship applications are being accepted with the final deadline for the 2024-2025 school year is April 30, 2024 at 11:59 P.M. The application is on link provided, and information about the scholarship.
 
The program honors CWA's founding president, who server for more than 30 years. Joe Beirne took great pride in the roles he played in furthering educational opportunity and working for social justice.
 
NettWorth Financial Group, Donna Castleberry Scholarship Program Application 2024
 
The NettWorth Financial Group Donna Castleberry Scholarship Fund awards college scholarships to dependents of union members across the country. Since 2001, more than $280,000 has been donated to fund the education of dozens of promising young men and women. Chances are, you know of a family that has benefited in your hometown. The scholarship program is a fitting tribute to an individual who gave so much to so many.

CWA Local 1104 Scholarship Rules

CWA Local 1104 has a Scholarship Fund for the benefit of its members and their families.  The Executive Board determines the final number of scholarships to be awarded based on funds available.  Scholarship applications are reviewed for eligibility and winners selected by lottery by the CWA Local 1104 Election Committee.  Scholarship Award winners will be notified via telephone and names posted on The Hub. 

Once an individual wins, they are no longer eligible to apply in future years.  More than one application may be submitted for a single applicant as long as all requirements are met.

The 1104 Scholarship: $1,000 Active Member Scholarship Award

  • Eligibility Requirements (Must meet one of the following requirements):
    • The applicant/student must be an active member of CWA 1104
    • The applicant/student must be the spouse or child of the active sponsoring CWA 1104 member

The E. Pat Myers Scholarship: $1,000 Retired Member Scholarship Award

  • Eligibility Requirements (Must meet one of the following requirements):
    • Available to Retired Members
    • The applicant/student must be a retired member of CWA 1104
    • The applicant/student must be the spouse, child, or grandchild of a retired and/or deceased member of CWA 1104

The Bob Lilja Memorial Scholarship: $2,000 scholarship award 

(ONLY ONE AWARDED EACH YEAR)

  • Eligibility Requirements (Must meet one of the following requirements):
    • Available to Active, Retired or spouse, child or grandchild of a Deceased Member
    • Available to Active Members 
    • The applicant/student must be an active member of CWA 1104
    • The applicant/student must be the spouse or child of the active sponsoring CWA 1104 member
    • Available to Retired Members
    • The applicant/student must be a retired member of CWA 1104
    • The applicant/student must be the spouse, child, or grandchild of a retired and/or deceased member of CWA 1104

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

  • Application:
    • Complete the CWA Local 1104 Scholarship Application
    • Make sure all names and contact information are clearly listed
    • Attach the required Proof of Enrollment to the application
  • Proof of Enrollment (Attach at least ONE)
    • Acceptance letter with the student/applicant’s name clearly stated 
    • A current bill with the student/applicant's name clearly stated
  • Submit the Application:
    • Mail the completed application to:

CWA 1104 Headquarters, 1 Florgate Road, Farmingdale, NY 11735

    • Hand deliver the application to CWA Local 1104 Headquarters, 1 Florgate Road, Farmingdale, NY 11735, Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8:00am to 5:00pm. 

If you have any questions, please call the Union Office (516) 420-1104

 

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