| 2010 Tom Forkin Scholarship Once again, it is time for Local 258 IBEW’s annual Tom Forkin Memorial Scholarship essay contest. This Scholarship was created in 1991, in memory of our first Local President - Brother Tom Forkin, and is open to members, or dependants of members, of Local 258. As you may know, we changed the format of the competition in 2009, asking applicants to define their relationship to the union and their community. We received excellent applications last year, and have determined that this model provides balanced opportunity for our members and their dependents, while adhering to the original intent of furthering the goals of unionism and education. We are asking participants to explain their goals and define their relationship with the union and their community and labour activities. Applicants must complete the application form (download here or contact the union office) and submit it either by mail, or if possible, via e-mail to info@ibew258.bc.ca. If submitting via e-mail, “Tom Forkin Scholarship” must be included in the subject bar. To be eligible, applicants must be registered, or plan to register in a full-time post-secondary program at a BC educational institution. Special consideration may be given to applicants who are attending or planning to attend a post-secondary institution outside of BC, if the program they will be attending is not available in BC. Applicants must have a letter-grade standing of C or better, and copies of the letter-grade standing must be included with the application letter. Mature students may have this requirement waived if approved by the Executive Board.
Applications can be mailed to: Tom Forkin Scholarship Local 258, IBEW 7535 – 6th Street BURNABY, BC V3N 3M2
All submissions must be received by 4:00 p.m. on April 16, 2010. The Executive Board shall assess all submissions, and will make a final and unalterable decision by May 14, 2010. Successful applicants will be notified immediately, but the scholarship funds will not be released until proof of enrollment is provided.
Download the 2010 Tom Forkin Scholarship application form here. |
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