February 15, 2008

CEP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Click here for the Scholarship Application Form.

Twelve scholarships worth $2,000 each in honour of L.H. Lorrain, George Hutchens, Evelyn McGarr and Peter Klym are each year made available to members and children of members pursuing full time post-secondary education at a recognized institution such as university, college, CEGEP, technical or other schools.

The scholarships are available to students who HAVE COMPLETED THEIR SECONDARY STUDIES (11th or 12th grade, Secondary V) and enter or undertake POST-SECONDARY STUDIES at college, university, CEGEP or technological institutes. The following applicants are eligible:

• CEP members in good standing;
• Children of CEP members in good standing;
• Children of CEP members who passed away while in good standing;
• Children of CEP members who retired in good standing.

The selection of successful applicants will be made by a person appointed by the President on behalf of the Executive Board. Selections made by that person will be final.

Applicants must complete the attached CEP scholarship form, have it signed by a CEP Local Union Officer and send it to Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada (Scholarships), 301 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, ON K1P 6M6.

The applicant must also submit with the application an essay of 1,500 to 2,000 words on the topic: "What the labour movement means to me" no later than March 31, 2008.

The application form must also be accompanied by the most recent student transcript of the applicant.

There will be no acknowledgement of receipt but all the applicants will be contacted at the end of August or very early in September to let them know whether they have been chosen for an award or not.

The successful candidates will meet with an officer of the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union or such person delegated by her or him, to finalize all financial arrangements and make provisions for a review of a mid-term progress report.