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Scholarship/Career Grant Winners
Scholarship/Grant Programs & Member Career Grant Winners
Every year, CSEA members and their dependents apply for CSEA and Union Plus (AFL-CIO) scholarships and grants. This past year, 56 CSEA member dependents were awarded CSEA scholarships of $1,000 each and 22 CSEA members were awarded career grants of $1,000 each. CSEA families also received 13 out of 215 national AFL-CIO Union Plus Scholarships.
Scholarship/Grant Programs & Member Career Grant Winners
Every year, CSEA members and their dependents apply for CSEA and Union Plus (AFL-CIO) scholarships. This past year, 56 CSEA member dependents were awarded CSEA scholarships of $1,000 each. CSEA families also received 13 out of 215 national AFL-CIO Union Plus Scholarships.
“Thank you for believing in me and helping me achieve my dream of becoming a nurse.”
- Irene Martinez-Leon, dependent of Myrna Leon, Delta Valley Chapter 821
CSEA scholarships for CSEA member dependents
As a CSEA member, your dependents can receive help paying for school with $1,000 scholarships from CSEA. Over more than half a century, CSEA's Scholarship Program has awarded more than a million dollars to CSEA family members who want to begin or continue their post-secondary education at community colleges, fouryear colleges or universities, or trade/vocational schools.
Scholarships for CSEA member dependents are awarded in several categories, with awards based primarily on academic achievement, awards based primarily on financial need, and awards based solely on academic achievement and citizenship, including leadership, character, and service. The committee also takes into consideration exceptional circumstances for some awards. There are 43 graduating high school senior, 5 community college and 5 four-year college, university or trade/vocational school scholarships.
Applications are due March 1, 2021.
“Thank you for believing in me and helping me achieve my dream of becoming a nurse.”
- Irene Martinez-Leon, dependent of Myrna Leon, Delta Valley Chapter 821
CSEA scholarships for CSEA member dependents
As a CSEA member, your dependents can receive help paying for school with $1,000 scholarships from CSEA. Over more than half a century, CSEA's Scholarship Program has awarded more than a million dollars to CSEA family members who want to begin or continue their post-secondary education at community colleges, fouryear colleges or universities, or trade/vocational schools.
Scholarships for CSEA member dependents are awarded in several categories, with awards based primarily on academic achievement, awards based primarily on financial need, and awards based solely on academic achievement and citizenship, including leadership, character, and service. The committee also takes into consideration exceptional circumstances for some awards. There are 43 graduating high school senior, 5 community college and 5 four-year college, university or trade/vocational school scholarships.
Applications are due March 1, 2021.
Union Plus Scholarship Program
Since 1991, Union Plus has awarded over $4 million to more than 3,000 union members, spouses, and dependents. Awards ranging from $500 to $4,000 are given to students attending a two-year college, four-year college, graduate school, or recognized technical or trade school. The program awards scholarships based on academic excellence, personal character, financial need and dedication to the values of our labor unions. The process is extremely competitive and, this past year, CSEA had 13 out of 215 winners nationwide, with one student receiving $3,000 to continue his education.
Applications are due January 31, 2021.
“Union scholarships make it possible for students like me to focus on education without worrying about financial means. Through this blessing, I will be able to afford my semester’s tuition and minimize my debt.”
- Danyelle Burke North, dependent of Lisa Burke, Los Alamitos Chapter 324
Additional Education and Grant Opportunities
In addition to the Dependent and Union Plus Scholarships, CSEA offers additional education and grant programs, including our popular Free College Program for members and their family members, as well as additional grant programs.
“What is so wonderful about these scholarships is that we can assist a member with their child’s education and at the same time we have programs to assist our members, because it’s not just for kids!” said CSEA Scholarship Committee Chair Olivia Vaughn.
CSEA Member Reimbursement Subsidies
CSEA offers up to $250 subsidies to financially assist members with opportunities that connect them to the union, the community, and/or to students. Examples of the types of programs considered include, but are not limited to, attendance at CSEA’s Paraeducator Conference, CSEA’s Maintenance and Operations Academy, completion of the citizenship process and obtaining a high school diploma or GED.
Applications are accepted year-round.
CSEA Member Student Loan Reducer Grants
CSEA awards grants of $500 each to help members reduce their student loan debt. CSEA’s valued benefit provider, SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, provides matching funds to support this program.
Applications are due February 15, 2021.
CSEA Free College Programs
CSEA members and their family members can take college courses and earn an Associate and/or Bachelor’s degree at no cost for tuition, books, and fees. These programs are offered in partnership with Union Plus, Eastern Gateway Community College and Central State University. Find out more and apply today at www.csea.com/education.
Applications are accepted year-round.
Announcing Member Career Grant Winners
Each year, grants of $1,000 each are awarded to CSEA members who are in school on a part-time basis.
Applications are available in June 2021 and are due October 31, 2021.
Among the 22 winners of the 2020 Member Career Grants were Krysten Audibert, administrative assistant with Chaffey College 431; Owen Clapp, school secretary with Lagunitas 749; and Alma Montes, clerical assistant II with Bassett 26 (from left to right).
WINNERS OF THE 2020 MEMBER CAREER GRANTS WERE:
Member Career Grant Awards - $1,000 each
WINNERS OF THE 2020 MEMBER CAREER GRANTS WERE:
Member Career Grant Awards - $1,000 each
Honoring Association Vice Presidents
Rhoda Murray
Patterson Unified 174
Owen Clapp
Lagunitas 749
Francine Morales
Rowland 133
Ricardo Cuevas Carrillo
Val Verde Unified 567
Honoring Association Secretaries
Annel Zubiri
Paramount 447
Susana Gomez
Salinas 149
April Bullard
Lowell Joint 294
Honoring Area Directors
Haley Guaderrama
Irvine 517
Rita Gould
Las Lomitas Elementary 515
Blanca Reyes
McFarland 186
Andrew Green
Perris Valley 469
Honoring Executive Directors
Paul Gomez
Clovis 250
Honoring Regional Representatives
Krysten Audibert
Chaffey College 431
Tyronne Easley
Alameda Blue Collar 860
Valerie Ruiz
Moreno Valley Unified 410
Aaron Garcia
Fairfield-Suisun 302
Honoring Standing Committees
Marlene Tapia
Hartnell 470
Christopher Hawkins
Long Beach 2
Natalia Guevara
Covina Valley 49
Stacey Garcez
Roseville Elementary 475
Honoring the Retiree Unit
Maleni Meza-Deniz
Corcoran 214
Alma Montes
Bassett 26
