We are looking for outstanding students to receive our 2025 Norman G. Swenson Scholarship and our 2025 Activism scholarship. Applications for both scholarships can be downloaded below.
The Norman G. Swenson scholarship is a $1,600 award for students demonstrating excellence. Applicants must submit an essay on how unions are important in the student's life. We will award up to one NGS scholarship per college represented by Local 1600 for a total of up to 14 recipients.
The Activism Award is for a student currently campaigning for the protection/expansion of unionism, public education, social justice, environmentalism, democracy, and/or racial reconciliation. Activism may include organizing, marching, writing, fundraising, strike action, or leadership. We will award one $1,600 Activism award.
ALL EMAILED APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY April 25, 2025
Send emailed applications to:
Don Radtke, Chair
The Union's Annual Scholarship Presentation will be on Friday July 18th at 6pm at the CTU Center
Download application: