Scholarships

This page contains information related to scholarship opportunities designed for union members.  These entries will be updated regularly as application deadlines are set for the upcoming year.  Be sure to check back often! If you know of a scholarship that should be included on this list, please e-mail Alyssa Hansen at [email protected].

2024 Eddie Bryan Scholarship Winners

1st Place
George Liu, plans on attending Northwestern University 
Parent: Mr. Jaizeng Liu, member of IBEW Local 474 (Memphis)

2nd Place
Kayden McKynzie Jones, plans on attending Northeast State Community College
Parent: Mr. Joshua Jones, member of USW Local 9-677 (Erwin)

Eddie Bryan Scholarship 

The Eddie Bryan Scholarship is an annual scholarship that is awarded to high school graduates between the ages of 17 and 21 who are entering his or her first year of study in a state-accredited college or university with the objective of obtaining a minimum of a two-year degree (not vocational schools). 
Deadline has passed for 2024

Links to Other Scholarships

Note: These are annual scholarships, so please check back often for application deadlines for the upcoming year. Simply click on the individual scholarships for information about applying, requirements, and more. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our office!

Howard Coughlin Memorial Scholarship (for OPEIU members and their families)    Deadline: March 29, 2024.
 

John Kelly Labor Studies Scholarship (for OPEIU members ONLY)    
Deadline: March 29, 2024.