Scholarship Information

We are offering information regarding several scholarships available to our members and their families. Please note the dates and be sure to include all the necessary information in your applications.

Application forms are made available online in the portable document format.
You will need the free Acrobat Reader to print them.

You can always contact the office with any questions you might have.

2009 Scholarships

AFL-CIO

The Minnesota AFL-CIO has several Scholarships available on their website.

You can view them by clicking here. ( Which will open a new window to the Mn AFL-CIO website )

Minnesota Building Trades Federal Credit Union

Each year, Minnesota Building Trades Federal Credit Union awards ten $1000 scholarships to students
pursuing a post-secondary education (college, vocational/technical institute, trade school, etc.).

All applications must be received by June 12, 2009

Download and print the application directly from here, or from the MnBTFCU website.

Minnesota Pipe Trades Association

There will be two Scholarships drawn in memory of Brother Elmer Walls, each shall be in an amount of ‘up to $1000.00’ and shall be presented to the son or daughter of any United Association member in good standing whose Local Union is affiliated with the Minnesota Pipe Trades Association.

The recipients of these scholarships shall be selected by means of a ‘lottery’ and must have obtained a “C+” (or better) average in their last school year and must attend an accredited Trade School, Junior College, College or University as a full-time student.

Each United Association member in good standing may submit ONE application only. Documentation verifying a C+ or higher average in the applicant’s last school year must be submitted with the Scholarship application form.

All applications must be received in the Minnesota Pipe Trades Association Secretary’s office no later July 31st:

Minnesota Pipe Trades Association
4402 Airpark Blvd
Duluth, Minnesota 55811

The winner will be selected on August 20th.

All applications must be signed by the Business Manager verifying member submitting application is a member in good standing, and application must bear the United Association seal.

Checks for Scholarships will be issued in two payments – checks will be made out jointly to the recipient and the school selected for attendance.

Download and print the application

Other Sources of Scholarships

Many banks and large employers offer scholarships to their members, workers, and their families.

It's worth your while to check with your bank, your spouses employer, even city and community programs.