Please consider taking advantage of the many scholarship opportunities available to AFT members and their families:
Raoul Teilhet Scholarship Program
The California Federation of Teachers offers $3000 and $1000 scholarships to high school seniors and continuing college students who are dependents of CFT members.  Application deadline: January 10 and July 1, respectively. To learn more click here: http://cft.org/index.php/scholarships.html.

Robert G. Porter Scholarship Program
The AFT awards four $8000 scholarships to high school seniors who are dependents of AFT members, as well as 20 continuing education grants of $1000 to AFT members.  Application deadline:  March 31.  To learn more, email porterscholars@aft.org, phone (800) 238-1133 extension 4457, or go to http://www.aft.org/benefits/scholarships.cfm

Union Plus Scholarship Program
The AFL-CIO offers scholarships ranging from $500 to $4000 to union members, their spouses, and their dependents who are enrolled at an accredited institution of higher education. Scholarships are also available to graduate students.  Application deadline:  January 31.  Go to www.unionplus.org/scholarships.

National Labor College Scholarship Program and Union Plus "Green" Scholarship Program
For individuals wanting to attend the National Labor College in Maryland or New Mexico, the AFL-CIO awards a total of $25,000 to eligible members or staff employees of affiliated unions.  Or, attend the Green Workplace Representative Certificate Program with this special Union Plus Scholarship. Learn more at: Union Plus National Labor College Scholarship

Not a Guild member yet? Joining as a member doesn't cost you any extra, and gives you access to numerous discounts and free benefits. Click here to join online: http://tinyurl.com/Join1931

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