For the past 14 years, American Income Life (AIL) has generously donated over $21,000 to the Local's scholarship and bursary program. The Scholarship fund was established in memory of Les Butterworth, a past education representative for CUPE. Les dedicated his life to making this a better world for working people.
"We are very grateful of AIL's contributions to the fund over the years," said Mike Davidson, President of Local 500. "Without their generous support, we wouldn't have been able to offer as many scholarship and bursary awards to deserving students."
The program is offered every year and is open to members in good standing of the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 500 and their families. Family is defined as: spouse, children, grandchildren, brother, sister, son-in-law and daughter-in-law. Also eligible are families of disabled, retired or deceased members who were members in good standing at the time of their disability, retirement or death.
This year the fund is offering one scholarship of $1,250 and three bursaries of $750 each.
Note: Previous award winners are not eligible but previous applicants may re-apply.
Click here to download the 2012 Scholarship and Bursary Application Kit
Deadline: Friday, June 29, 2012
