AFSCME/UNCF Union Scholars Program 2011 (Sophmore-Junior)

<p>[url=<a href="http://www.uncf.org/forstudents/scholarDetailSGA.asp?id=685%5DUNCF%5B/url"&gt;http://www.uncf.org/forstudents/scholarDetailSGA.asp?id=685]UNCF[/url&lt;/a&gt;]
NOW OPEN
Deadline: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 </p>

<p>Alot of people don't realize UNCF scholarship are for all minorities not just African Americans.</p>

<p>As one of the fastest growing unions in the United States, AFSCME is constantly in search of skilled, motivated and passionate activists who are interested in a career in the labor movement. </p>

<p>You must:
•be a second-semester sophomore or junior during the application and interview process;
•major in Ethnic Studies, Women’s Studies, Labor Studies, American Studies, Sociology, Anthropology, History, Political Science, Psychology, Social Work, Economics, or Public Policy;
•have at least a 2.5 grade point average;
•be a college student of color, including: African American, Hispanic American, Asian Pacific Islander American and American Indian/Alaskan Native;
•demonstrate interest in working for social and economic justice through the labor movement.
•have a driver’s license</p>

<p>What are the Union Scholar benefits?</p>

<p>If you are selected, AFSCME will award you a 10-week summer field placement, during which you participate in a union organizing campaign in one of several locations across the United States.</p>

<p>You will receive:
•a stipend of up to $4,000;
•on-site housing at your location;
•a week-long orientation and training;
•an academic scholarship of up to $5,000 for the school year, based on successful performance.</p>

<p>Good Luck!</p>

<p>Take Care,
Lisa</p>