Education
FFAW/CAW is a strong supporter of educational initiatives. Here is information on some of the Scholarships, Bursaries and educational programs that we are involved in.
CAW Bursaries
CAW Family Education
Scholarships - FFAW/CAW
Union Education
Information and Application Form
(Deadline: To be received at FFAW/CAW offices no later than April 12th)
The CAW National Union and CAW Council annually offer a total of 25 bursaries and are for $2,000 each. These bursaries are awarded to sons/daughters of CAW members in good standing entering their first year of post secondary education (university, community college, technological institute, teachers' college, nursing school, etc.). They are:
- Jim Ashton (2)
- Cesar Chavez (1)
- Nelson Mandela (2)
- Pat McEvoy (2)
- Terry Fox (2)
- Larry Bauer (2)
- Bud Jimmerfield (2)
- Dan Benedict (2)
- Tommy Douglas (2)
- Victor Reuther (2)
- Dennis McDermott (2)
- Rosemary Brown (2)
- Tom Pickford (2)
One bursary will be available for CAW members with at least one year seniority attending their first year of post secondary education. This is an entrance bursary and is not renewable for students entering subsequent years of study.
Submissions should include;
- an official application form (click here to download the form) signed by a Local Union Officer (to be returned to FFAW/CAW first).
- letter of recommendation from a teacher, principal or other community activist
- transcript/record of marks (most current record i.e. mid term report is acceptable).
Applicants should ensure that their completed application is submitted to;
Fish, Food & Allied Workers (FFAW/CAW)
P.O. Box 10, Stn. C
St. John's, NL A1C 5H5
To be received at the FFAW/CAW offices no later than April 10th to ensure we make the CAW deadline of April 30th. Do not mail your application to CAW directly, it must be submitted to FFAW/CAW first.
Deadline for applications is April 2nd. Applications are to be sent to FFAW/CAW offices prior to this date. For further information please check the CAW Website at www.caw.ca or to download a copy of the information and application click here.
Fish, Food and Allied Workers (FFAW/CAW) awards six $500 scholarships every year to eligible dependents of members in good standing.
One application is sufficient for all six scholarships. Two $500 scholarships are available under each category:
- Ray Greening Memorial
Scholarship
- Richard Cashin Scholarship Award
- Robert White Scholarship Fund
Two scholarships are in memory of Ray Greening, who died in 1980 at the age of 43. He had been secretary-treasurer with the Union for more than a
decade.
In June 1993, Cashin retired as leader of FFAW/CAW after more than 20 years as president. In honour of his contribution and dedication to the
Union, two scholarships were created in his name.
Robert White had been president of the Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) for eight years. He was instrumental in getting FFAW into the CAW
family. In 1992, he was elected president of the Canadian Labour Congress. In recognition of his service to the labour movement in this country, two
scholarships were created.
To qualify for any of the six FFAW/CAW scholarships, candidates must supply the selection committee with the following:
- high school transcript of Level III marks
- a letter of recommendation from either of the following:
- principal of your school
- a clergy person of your choice
- member of the local Union executive or boat delegate
- list of any scholarship(s) already received
- an essay of at least 300 words on the fishing industry, the industry your parent is now employed, or the labour movement
- candidates must be accepted as first-year students in any post-secondary institution
To download
the application form, click here.
Please note that all applicants will have an equal opportunity of being awarded a scholarship. Those deemed eligible will have their names drawn.
In other words, the person with the highest marks will not always be the winner. The deadline for applications is September 21st.
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