Local 1400 Scholarships
Our annual deadline for local scholarship applications is May 31.
The UFCW Local 1400 Education and Training Trust makes scholarships available to Local 1400 members and their children.
To be eligible, members must:
- work for a participating employer, and
- must be accepted into a recognized public education facility for post secondary training or education (for example Saskatchewan Polytechnic or the University).
How to apply for all available UFCW Local 1400 Scholarships (listed below):
- Download our application form. (This file is available January 1 to May 31 yearly).
- Request a copy by calling 306.384.5787 ext. 221 from within Saskatoon or toll free from outside of Saskatoon 1.800.274.4036 ext. 221.
Available UFCW Local 1400 scholarships include:
UFCW Local 1400 Youth Committee Scholarship Award
This scholarship consists of one $500 award and is open to any young member in good standing and who is presently enrolled in, or accepted to attend, a post secondary institute in the fall of the current year.
Applications must include a 1000-word essay on Why My Union Doesn’t Suck – write about why it’s better to have a union than not. Maybe you had a grievance and your union helped you out – it’s up to you to tell us. The successful applicant must be able to provide confirmed enrollment in a post-secondary institution.
The application deadline is May 31 yearly.
UFCW Local 1400 Scholarship Awards
In the spring of 2006, Local 1400 introduced this scholarship award for all members of the local. This scholarship consists of two $500 awards and is open to any member of Local 1400 in good standing (or their children).
The application deadline is May 31 yearly.
UFCW Local 1400 Albert Tholl Scholarship Awards
This scholarship consists of five $1,000 scholarships and two $500 scholarships available.
Eligibility for these scholarships is limited to members of UFCW Local 1400 (with Collective Agreements) that are in the Education Fund:
- members employed at Westfair Foods (province-wide),
- Canada Safeway in Moose Jaw,
- all security companies in Saskatchewan,
- Great Western Brewing Company, and
- Brewers Distributor Limited.
In addition, there will be three $500 scholarships available for the children of eligible Local 1400 members, again employed at the above noted employers in the Education Fund.
The application deadline is May 31 yearly.
webCampus Scholarship
A scholarship opportunity for UFCW Local 1400 members who have completed their final certificate through UFCW webCampus and Mohawk College in Occupational Health and Safety and/or Labour Studies. This scholarship will reimburse successfully certified applicants to a maximum of $400. Proof of certificate achievement is required with this application.
Provincial, National and International UFCW Scholarships
George Semeniuk Memorial Scholarship Award (UFCW SK Provincial Council)
In the spring of 2006, the UFCW Provincial Council introduced this scholarship award. The scholarship is open to any UFCW member in Saskatchewan in good standing (or their spouse or children). The George Semeniuk Memorial Scholarship consists of one $1,000 scholarship which will be presented to the candidate who displays vast involvement within his or her community, union, political and/or volunteer organizations. Academic standards are secondary criteria, making this scholarship unique. Brother Semeniuk dedicated his life to the Labour Movement and fought hard to make improvements for all working people.
How to apply:
- Fill out the Online Application for the George Semeniuk Memorial Scholarship Award.
- Request a copy by calling 1.800.274.4036.
UFCW Canada Beggs-Dowling-Mathieu Scholarship Program
Recognizing the importance of post secondary education in today’s society, UFCW Canada offers 18 annual scholarships (Western Provinces: five scholarships awarded) to members and their children for post secondary study. Allocated by regions across Canada these scholarships are named as a lasting tribute to three past leaders of our union: William Beggs, Fred Dowling and Roméo Mathieu.
To find out more about the Beggs, Dowling and Mathieu scholarships please contact or email UFCW Canada National Office at ufcw@ufcw.ca.
How to apply:
- Apply online on the UFCW Canada website
- Request a copy by calling 306.384.5787 ext. 221 from within Saskatoon or toll free from outside of Saskatoon 1.800.274.4036 ext. 221
The application deadline is September 30 yearly.
UFCW International Scholarship Program
Several scholarships of up to $8000 each to be awarded to members or their unmarried dependants. Visit www.ufcw.org for more information.
The application deadline is May 22.
CLC and UWCC Post-Secondary Scholarship