Dear Sisters and Brothers:

The IBEW Founders' Scholarship honors the dedicated wireman and linemen who founded the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Each year the officers of the IBEW are pleased to offer its working members scholarships on a competitive basis.

This award is for up to $200 per semester credit hour or $134 per trimester credit hour at any accredited college or university toward an associate’s, bachelor’s, or postgraduate degree in a field that will further the electrical industry overall.

To participate, you must be a member who has been in continuous good standing for four (4) years prior to May 1 of the scholarship year you plan to apply for. Please note, if you have been on honorary withdrawal at any time during the required period, you will not be eligible to participate.  

Spouses or children are not eligible for the IBEW Founders' Scholarship. Union Plus has a scholarship that is available for members, as well as your spouse and dependent children. Please visit the Union Plus website www.unionplus.org for more information about other scholarship opportunities.  

Please see the attachment for the IBEW Founders' Scholarship application. It is also available on the IBEW website www.ibew.org/FoundersScholarship.          

I encourage all eligible members to participate in this great opportunity.

In Solidarity,

Zac Cassidy 

Business Manager/FS

IBEW Local Union 728