The application deadline for the Telecommunications Workers Union (TWU) Scholarships is August 1^st.

Three educational scholarships of $750 and four scholarships of $1000 are available to all active TWU members’ children who meet the eligibility requirements listed below:

Criteria:

·      Graduating from Grade 12

·      The child of an active member of the TWU

Other Requirements:

·      Students must be registering for courses at a public or approved private institution

Application Requirements (to include):

·      Complete application form

·      An updated transcript

·      A letter of reference from a teacher or employer

Send applications to:

By Mail:

          Attn: TWU Scholarship

          Columbia Institute

          1200-1166 Alberni St.

          Vancouver, BC V6E 3Z3

By Fax:  (604) 408-2525

Note: Please do not staple pages together.

            Please do not include any additional information other than the information required.

For more information contact:

            Lisa Maree

            Awards Administration

            Phone:  (604) 408-2500

          Email: awards@columbiainstitute.ca

For more information regarding the TWU scholarships and eligibility requirements, please refer to the TWU Web site at www.twu-stt.ca.  Click on the heading “Member Resources”, then “Forms” and scroll down to the subheading “TWU Scholarship Forms” to download a scholarship application.  The information can also be found on the Columbia Institute site at www.columbiainstitute.ca/scholarships.