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Unifor recognizes that the cost associated with post-secondary education is a challenge for many working families. To assist in making education more accessible, we have established 23 scholarships of $2,000.00 each. The scholarships are awarded to children of Unifor members in good standing.
Students must be entering their first year of full-time post-secondary education (university, community college, technological institute, nursing school, trade college, etc.) in a public institution in Canada.
One of these scholarships will also be available to a Unifor member with at least one year seniority.
These are entrance scholarships only and are not renewable for students entering subsequent years of study. A more detailed description of eligibility criteria and the application process can be downloaded below.
A selection committee composed of Unifor National Staff and Local Union Discussion Leaders evaluates scholarship applications. The selection committee reviews hundreds of applications annually and considers many factors when evaluating applications including academic achievement, responses to essay questions, and demonstrated commitment to social justice through extracurricular activities and volunteerism. In addition, the selection committee ensures that scholarship awards are distributed to best reflect the regional, sectoral, and membership diversity of Unifor.
2026 Scholarship Application Important Dates
- Monday, March 23: Online scholarship application period opens
- Friday, June 19: Application period closes
- Tuesday, September 1: Scholarship recipients announced
Using the Online Application
Your application must be submitted using the online application form no later than Friday, June 19, 2026. Please ensure that you have read the instructions carefully, and have the following documents ready on your device for upload with your application.
- Personal Statement
- Current Transcript/Record of Marks
- Essay Question Answers
- Local Union Officer Form
PLEASE NOTE: Any application missing any of the required documents will result in an error message and cannot be submitted. Please ensure you have all documents available before submitting.
Click on the appropriate link below to complete your online application.
Apply as the Child of a Unifor Member Apply Now
Apply as a Unifor Member Apply Now
REQUIRED ACTION -
Local Union Officer Form - complete and send to @email to collect the Recording Secretary's endorsement.
Details about eligibility and the full application procedure are contained in the following document: Scholarship Application Package
Questions?
Email @email