Coalition of Black Trade Unionists - Northern California Chapter Scholarship

The purpose of this scholarship is to provide aid to high school students entering a community college, university or a trade school.

Requirements: The scholarships will be awarded to candidates who intend to enroll full-time in an accredited community college, university or trade school, and who reside in Northern California, and minimum 3.0 GPA.

The winners shall receive a one-time $2500 scholarship upon proof of enrollment to an accredited institution. Payment will be made directly to the institution.

Submission Deadline: July 29, 2024

Applicants will be required to submit:

• The completed scholarship application
• Two letters of recommendation from a non-related instructor, principal, counselor or supervisor
• Official school transcript
• College or trade acceptance letter
• An essay, not to exceed 500-words
  • The essay topic for the 2024 scholarship is:
    WHAT DOES LABOR MEAN TO YOU; WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF LABOR IN OUR LIVES TODAY
    • The essay topic must appear at the beginning of the essay.
  • Essays must be submitted on an 8 1⁄2 x 11 paper, singled sided and double spaced.
  • The applicant's written signature must appear at the conclusion of the essay.

Completed application packets must be mailed to:

• CBTU-NCC
  Attn: Scholarship Committee
  P.O. Box 6117, Oakland Ca. 94603,
• Submissions must be postmarked no later than July 29, 2024.

Scholarship winners and their families will be invited to attend the CBTU-NCC Scholarship Awards Gala to read their essays. The Gala will be held in February 2025. Awardees shall receive a certificate or plaque to commemorate their achievement.