CUPE Local 500 > News/Media > News Archive > Reminder: Joint City/CUPE Scholarship Program - Application Deadline is Monday, October 17!

The Joint City/CUPE Education, Training and Staff Development Committee is pleased to announce a window of opportunity to apply for funding from the Scholarship Program for courses starting between January 1, 2017 and June 30, 2017. 

The Scholarship Learning Program is jointly administered by the City and CUPE as part of the Joint City/CUPE Education, Training and Staff Development Fund.  The program was developed to assist CUPE employees with their personal learning plan in order to meet the needs of the city workforce of the future. 

Eligibility:

To be eligible to apply, you must be a City of Winnipeg employee and a member of CUPE Local 500 who has attained and maintains CUPE seniority. 

Scholarship Amount:
Scholarships range in amounts of up to $1,000. 

How to Apply: 

To be considered for funding, applicants MUST submit a completed application form. 

Scholarship Application Kit: 

The application and supporting documents can be downloaded below: 

or you can pick up an application kit in person at:

  • Employee Development Branch, 4th Floor, 180 King St.
  • CUPE Local 500, 702 – 275 Broadway

Deadline for Applications is Monday, October 17 at 4:30 pm