Scholarship Information 2024

WAUKESHA COUNTY LABOR COUNCIL
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS COMPETITION 
IN HONOR OF BROTHER GEORGE URBAN

The Waukesha County Labor Council is awarding a $1,000 scholarship for use in any accredited college, university, or business college approved by the selection committee.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
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1.    Scholarships are limited to members of families who belong to a local union affiliated with the Waukesha County Labor Council AFL-CIO.

2.    Eligible is any student who is a senior in any High School graduating in 2024 before July 1st.  Student’s parent, grandparent, or guardian must be a member of a local union affiliated with the Waukesha County Labor Council AFL-CIO.

3.    The applicant must rank in the upper ½ of their graduating class.

4.    The scholarship is completely unrestricted as to sex, race, religion or political affiliation.

5.    Criteria used to determine the winner of this scholarship will be based on academic excellence, community involvement, and need.

6.    All applicants must take either the SAT or ACT test to qualify. The fee required for the administration of the tests must be borne by the applicant.

7.    The selection committee, whose decision will be final, will decide all matters pertaining to this contest. No correspondence in relation to this competition can be undertaken. The winners will be notified of the award and will be expected to accept the award during the announcement at the Labor Council meeting held on May 28th, 2024 at 6:00p.m.

8.    Applications are available through the high school counselor, affiliated Local Unions or from the Waukesha County Labor Council Secretary.

9.    Completed applications must be forwarded to the Labor Council Secretary by April 22nd, 2024. 

10.  The winners of the scholarships will be awarded a check upon presenting evidence of enrollment at an accredited college, university, or business school approved by the selection committee.