UFCW Food Employers Joint Trust Fund Scholarship Award Information

Applications accepted beginning
November 1, 2009

The deadline for Scholarship Award Applications is
February 28, 2010

Who Is Eligible
You are eligible to apply for an award yourself if you have completed a Year of Service as of October 2009 and you are still actively employed in the Southern California Retail Food Industry when the awards are determined.

Your dependent childeren are eligible to apply if you have at least Three Years of Service and priovided they are unmarried, less than 24 years of age, and meet other Fund qualifications, including the requirement that you be employed in the industry when the awards are determined.

Awards are made to full-time students seeking undergraduate college degrees or post-high school technical or vocational training. Selection of awards is based on candidate's academic potential and achievement, community service record and personal accomplishments.

Search Begins November 1, 2009
Beginning November first, you and your eligible dependent children can apply for a Scholarship Award for the academic year starting in the fall of the Year 2010. Make sure you don't miss out on this outstanding opportunity for education. The deadline for Scholarship Award Applications is February 28, 2010.

Your application and all associated documentation must be postmarked no later than February 28 in order to be considered for a Scholarship award for the following academic year. Awards are generally made by April 30.

Late applications, incomplete applications and
those missing required documentation will not be accepted.

Application forms, Teacher Appraisal forms and additional information can be obtained from Local 324's Health Benefits Department by calling 714-995-4601 option 3 or under the Member Info tab/ Forms / Healthcare Forms.