CWA 1180 Training and Education

College scholarships for members and their families

Joe Beirne Foundation scholarship

CWA members, their spouses, children or grandchildren are eligible to apply for this scholarship named in honor of CWA's first president. Applicants must be high school graduates, or graduating during the year in which they apply. Returning undergraduate and graduate students may also apply. The union awards a total of 30 two-year scholarships, at the rate of $3,000 per year. The second-year award is contingent on academic accomplishment in the first year. Winners are picked by lottery. The deadline for this year is March 31, 2008.

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Bahr Distance Learning Scholarships
Empire State College of the State University of New York is now accepting applications for the Morton Bahr Distance Learning Scholarship for the 2008-2009 academic year. Two new scholarships will be awarded this year.

The scholarship honors CWA President Emeritus Morton Bahr, an Empire State College alumnus, for his commitment to lifelong adult learning. Bahr scholars study online through Empire State College's Center for Distance Learning.

Since its inception in 2001, the Bahr scholarship has helped 30 students continue their education. CWA members and other union workers, family members or domestic partners interested in working toward a degree are eligible.

Scholarship students can work toward associate's, bachelor's and master's degrees through a combination of online meetings with faculty, online courses and work with small study groups. They also may earn college credits for life and work experience.

Students will be eligible for scholarship funding as long as they maintain satisfactory academic progress and enroll for four to eight credits in at least two terms per year. Once enrolled as a Bahr scholar, students also must apply for other federal, state, corporate or union financial aid for which they may be eligible.

The deadline for applications is June 1, 2008. Award decisions will be announced by the end of July for fall enrollment. Scholarship awards fully cover tuition, fees and special services.

To apply online or download an application, visit www.esc.edu/bahr <http://www.unionvoice.org/ct/ldzZqF710PoX/> . To have an application mailed, send an e-mail to special.programs@esc.edu or call (800) 867-5941.

The Bahr Scholarship program is funded in part by CWA locals and members. To contribute, send a check payable to Empire State College Foundation Bahr Scholarship to the attention of Yvette Herrera, CWA President's Office, 501 Third St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20001.

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