CUPE Metro Bursary Application

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Purpose:
- To support career progression and professional development
- To assist Metro locals and/or members pursuing education in their sector or profession
- To support continuing education, post-secondary, or online courses

Policy

Five scholarships up to $1,000 awarded annually, applicable towards tuition and/or books.

Eligibility

- Applicant must be in good standing with a local that is affiliated to Metro District Council
- Applicant may be full time, part time, or auxiliary
- The member may apply directly to Metro with an attached endorsement from an executive member from their local including contact information
- Applicant must attach proof of enrollment and/or course summary including cost
- Applications will be reviewed twice per year and must be received prior to May 31 or November 30 for consideration for that session
- Submit application via this Google Form, with supporting documents to contactcupemetro@gmail.com

Selection Criteria

Scholarships will be awarded by a committee comprised of three Metro District Council Executive members. Two of the five scholarships will be reserved for equity seeking members. Only one recipient per local will be selected per year.

Full Name *

Phone Number *

E-mail Address *

Mailing Address *

CUPE Local *

Program and Length *

Institution or Organisation providing education *

Start Date of Program *

YYYY

How do you identify?

White/European ancestry mostly or all

Indigenous/First Nations/Metis

Racialized worker

Mixed background

Member of a religion that experiences discrimination

Identify as a member of the LGBTQ2S+ community

Identify as having a physical or mental health challenge/neurodiverse

Learned English/French as a second/third+ language (non-mother tongue)

Prefer not to answer

Other:

Briefly describe how your completion of this course will benefit you professionally or within your local *

Choose one of the following submission types:

- An Essay (minimum 500 words) on "How unions have impacted you and/or your family" OR "How unions can be more accessible and relevant to young workers"
- A creative submission that relates to union activism - let your creativity shine! Make a video, poster, art piece, or anything that inspires you. Be sure to include a description on how it relates to union activism.

After submitting this form, don't forget to send us an email with:

Endorsement from your Local
Proof of enrollment/course summary, including cost
Your essay or creative submission

contactcupemetro@gmail.com

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