Unifor 715-M Education Bursary

To support post-secondary education for children or relatives of members in good standing of Unifor local 715-M, recognizing academic effort, community involvement, and financial need.

Who can apply

Applicants must:

• Be a relative or dependent of a union member in good standing
• Be one of the following:
  • Child or stepchild
  • Grandchild
  • Niece or nephew
  • Legal dependent

The sponsoring member must be:

• An active member in good standing

Education Requirements

Applicants must be enrolled in or accepted to:

• University or college
• Trade or apprenticeship program
• Recognized technical or vocational institution

Both full-time and part-time students are eligible.

Proof of enrollment or acceptance is required.

Limits

• Applicants may apply in multiple years, but cannot win in consecutive years
• One bursary per immediate family per year
• Previous recipients must disclose past awards

Ineligible Applicants

• Sponsor not in good standing
• Incomplete or late applications

Committee members with relatives or dependants applying for a bursary are not required to abstain from voting unless the number of applicants exceeds the number of bursaries available.

A complete application must include:

• Completed application form
• Proof of enrollment or acceptance
• Written responses (max 250 words each):
  • Why is post-secondary education important to you?
  • How will this bursary help you?

Optional Information

• Community involvement
• Work experience
• Extracurriculars or achievements
  (Optional items are not required and will not disadvantage applicants.)

Form Sections

• Applicant information
• Union member information
• Education details
• Written responses
• Declaration and signature

Submission

• Submit electronically (preferred) or by mail
• A clear annual deadline will be set
• Late applications are not accepted

1. Eligibility Check
   Incomplete or ineligible applications are removed.
2. Scoring
   Committee members independently score applications using a standard rubric.
3. Ranking
   Scores are averaged and applicants ranked.
4. Selection
   Top three applicants receive bursaries.
   If a recipient declines, the next-ranked applicant is selected.
5. Approval & Notification
   Final approval (if required), then written notification to applicants.

Conflict of Interest

Committee members must declare conflicts and recuse themselves from related applications.

1. Educational Goals & Motivation (40 pts)
Clarity, effort, and connection to future goals.

2. Financial Need (30 pts)
Extent to which the bursary will provide meaningful support.

3. Community Involvement / Work Ethic (20 pts)
Work, volunteering, or leadership.

4. Application Quality (10 pts)
Completeness, clarity, and effort.

Scores are averaged. Ties may be resolved through discussion or a secondary method. 

• Three bursaries of $500 awarded annually

Payment

• Paid to the student
• Issued after enrollment is confirmed

If Declined

• Award goes to the next-ranked applicant

Recipients may be recognized through union communications (with consent). Only names and programs/institutions may be shared. The scoring process and committee deliberations related to bursary applications are confidential and will not be disclosed to applicants.

Applicants can opt out of recognition without affecting eligibility.

The union will securely maintain records of:

• Recipients
• Award amounts
• Year awarded

Please fill out the application form online.