Scholarship winners

CSEA helps members and their dependents afford college

by Angelica Cabral

CSEA, along with Union Plus (AFL-CIO), offers yearly scholarships to members and their dependents. This past year, 56 CSEA member dependents were awarded CSEA scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each. Additionally, CSEA families received 13 AFL-CIO Union Plus Scholarships.

CSEA scholarships for member dependents

CSEA awards $1,000 scholarships to the dependents of its members. There are scholarships available for graduating high school seniors, currently enrolled community college and four year university attendees, and those at vocational schools. Over the past 50 years, CSEA has awarded more than a million dollars to the dependents of CSEA members who are working on their post secondary education.

Scholarships for CSEA member dependents are awarded based on criteria in several categories, including academic achievement, financial need, and exceptional circumstances.

For 2020, CSEA will offer a total of 53 member dependent scholarships in three different categories:

• First Year Scholarships (43 awarded) • Community College Scholarship (5 awarded) • College, University, Trade or Vocational School Scholarship (5 awarded)

Application forms and detailed information will be available in mid-November and are due March 1.

Shelby Carroll, 2020 First Year Scholarship winner. Related to Jacob Carroll, Perris Valley 469

For 2020, CSEA will offer a total of 53 member dependent scholarships in three different categories:

• First Year Scholarships (43 awarded) • Community College Scholarship (5 awarded) • College, University, Trade or Vocational School Scholarship (5 awarded)

Application forms and detailed information will be available in mid-November and are due March 1.

Shelby Carroll, 2020 First Year Scholarship winner. Related to Jacob Carroll, Perris Valley 469

Union Plus scholarships

The Union Plus Scholarship Program has awarded more than $4.8 million to students of working families since 1991. Current and retired members of participating unions, their spouses and their dependent children are eligible. Applicants are evaluated according to academic ability, social awareness, financial need and appreciation of labor. This is a very competitive scholarship and this year, a CSEA family was awarded $3,000.

Online applications are available now and are due January 31. Go to www.unionplus.org/scholarships to learn more and apply.

Union Plus scholarships

The Union Plus Scholarship Program has awarded more than $4.8 million to students of working families since 1991. Current and retired members of participating unions, their spouses and their dependent children are eligible. Applicants are evaluated according to academic ability, social awareness, financial need and appreciation of labor. This is a very competitive scholarship and this year, a CSEA family was awarded $3,000.

Online applications are available now and are due January 31. Go to www.unionplus.org/scholarships to learn more and apply.

Additional scholarship and grant opportunities

CSEA offers $110,000 in scholarships and grants every year, available to members and their dependents so they can further their education. You can see all our available scholarships at csea.com/education.

Member student loan reducer grants

CSEA can assist with the burden of student loan debt through this grant that offers $500 to members with $10,000 or more in their own student loan debt to help pay it off. SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, a CSEA-approved benefit provider, helps make this program possible with a yearly donation.

Application forms and detailed information will be available in September and due February 15.

“I can’t express my gratitude enough as the CSEA has given me the opportunity to pursue my desired career and walk away with no school debt. Thank you for making it possible for me to chase my dreams.”

-Tammy Thiem, Desert Sands Unified 106

Amy Becerra, 2020 College/Vocational Scholarship winner. Related to Cristela Becerra, Val Verde Unified 567.

CSEA member career grants

CSEA offers $1,000 grants to members attending school on either a part-time or full-time basis. Grants are awarded to recipients based on financial need, goals and objectives, citizenship, and CSEA activities.

Application forms are available now and are due October 31. Go to www.csea.com/education to download the application and required additional form.

For more information on these programs, go to www.csea.com/education or contact CSEA Member Benefits at (866) 487-2732.