Scholarships

IAMAW Scholarships


Due Date: Closed for 2024

Application: IAM Scholarships Website

Amount: $1000-2000

This scholarship competition is open each year to members of NFFE-IAM and their children throughout the United States and Canada. Scholarships to make possible the attainment of a Bachelor’s degree or a two-year vocational/technical certification are determined in a competition among eligible applicants that is judged by a special Selection Committee.

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Federal Employee Education and Assistance Fund Scholarships


Due Date: March 14, 2024.

Application: Get it here

Amount: $1000-5000

FEEA is the only non-profit organization devoted solely to helping civilian federal and postal employees. FEEA helps federal workers every day through its Emergency Assistance program’s no-interest loans and disaster grants, as well as with an annual merit-based scholarship program. Offering hundreds of scholarships annually, FEEA has had an immense impact on federal workers for 25 years.

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Richard N. Brown Memorial Scholarship


Due Date: March 14, 2024.

Application: Get it here

Amount: $1000

In 2010, NFFE and FEEA teamed up to dedicate a scholarship to the memory of their late board vice president, and our beloved former national president, Richard N. Brown. Throughout his career with NFFE, Rick Brown dedicated himself to enhancing the well-being of federal employees and their families. This scholarship is intended to ensure that Rick’s legacy of selfless stewardship of federal workers will live on for years to come.

Note: By submitting a standard FEEA application, NFFE students are automatically considered for the Richard N. Brown Memorial Scholarship, in addition to FEEA's merit scholarships

 

Union Plus Scholarships


Due Date: Applications are available starting in mid-June, and a complete application must be received on or before 12:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) on January 31st of the scholarship year. Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.

Application: Get it here

Amount: $500-4000

Since 1992, the Union Plus has awarded more than $3.5 million to students of working families who want to begin or continue their post-secondary education. Over 2,300 families have benefited from our commitment to higher education. The scholarship program is offered through the Union Plus Education Foundation.

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