Labour Scholarships
2024 Greater Victoria CUPE Scholarship Applications
CUPE Local 951 members have once again contributed generously to this scholarship fund! These scholarships are open to children of active members of contributing locals (410, 788, 917, 951, 2011, and 2081) of the Canadian Union of Public Employees of the Greater Victoria area.
Applicants from any of these CUPE locals can use the PDF application package attached here:
We are now accepting applications for the 2024 awards. Recipients will be chosen in November 2024, and awards will be disbursed in late November or early December.
The selection will be based on a combination of academic standing, one reference letter, and a one-page letter of introduction. Students may receive an award from the fund in one year only. More information, eligibility criteria, and FAQs are included in the application package.
STUDENTS MUST USE THE CURRENT FORM: “GV CUPE Scholarship Award Application Form for 2024.” Using an older version of the form may disadvantage applicants.
Deadline: Completed applications must be received by 11:59 pm PST on October 15, 2024 at gvscholarshipcommittee@gmail.com
For more information, contact CUPE Local 951’s representative Nykita Downie at souliere@uvic.ca to the GV CUPE Scholarship Fund.
CUPE BC Scholarships
CUPE BC offers the Aubrey Burton/Reg Ford Memorial Scholarship to CUPE members, their spouses or their children at a level of four scholarships of $500.00 each.
More info at CUPE BC
Sharyl Yore Award
“One or more awards are given to members of the University of Victoria Office and Technical and Child Care staff who hold a regular appointment, have completed their probationary period and are taking classes in order to pursue a UVic degree, diploma or certificate.
First preference will be given to Exempt staff and second preference is given to members of CUPE 951 whose tuition and book costs are not fully covered by benefits received from the Career Development Fund.”
Sharyl Yore Award application form available through Graduate Studies.
Other Awards, Bursaries, Grants, Scholarships, and financial aid options
In addition, there are often equity based financial awards available to assist members seeking union education or skills upgrades. Please check these resources or reach out to the Education Committee to see what might be available to help you meet your education goals:
- Career Development Fund (CUPE 951)
- Scholarships, Bursaries and Loans (WorkBC)
- StrongerBC future skills grant (Government of BC)
- Student Awards and Financial Aid (UVic)