Enclosed is an application form for the Burlington County Central Labor Council’s H.B. “Scoop” Slack Memorial Scholarship.
This year, we will be awarding five scholarships for $1,000.00. Any high school senior, who will be attending a college or university, or continuing their education in an approved trade or technical school, is eligible, provided that the student is a child of a current or deceased member of a union affiliated with the Burlington County Central Labor Council.
To qualify for eligibility, all applications must reflect verification of Union Membership, and all required documentation must be postmarked no later than May 6, 2016 and be submitted to the Scholarship Committee at the following Address:
Scholarship Committee
Burlington County Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO
C/O Orlando R. Candelori
113 Argonne Avenue
Yardville, NJ 08620
Fraternally,
Orlando R. Candelori
Chairman, Scholarship Committee
H. B. “Scoop” Slack Memorial Scholarship
Application Form
Applicant must be a high school senior, who is the child of a current or deceased member of a union affiliated with the Burlington County Central Labor Council AFL-CIO
Applicant’s name:
(Last) (First) (MI)
Home Address:
(Number & Street)
(City) (State) (Zip)
Telephone: Date of Birth
I will graduate from High School, located in
New Jersey, in the school year of 2016
I understand that I am personally responsible for (a) securing proof of eligibility for the scholarship, as set forth below; (b) submitting verification of my class rank and SAT scores, as reflected on the attached Academic Verification form; (c) arranging for the submission of an official High School Transcript; and (d) preparing an essay, of not less than 150 words, in response to the following question: For years full contributions have not been made into public employee pension funds. It is of vital importance to the health of the funds that something must be done to address the problem immediately. In November, an amendment to the NJ State Constitution will be on the ballot. This question will allow voters to determine whether to mandate quarterly pension payments and fully fund public worker pensions by 2027. Write an essay on how this constitutional amendment will potentially protect both the taxpayers and public employees of New Jersey.
Verification of Union membership
The Secretary of the local union to which your parent/guardian is a member must verify your eligibility to submit this application.
This is to certify that has been a member of Local # in good standing for the past twelve months. This Local union is currently in good standing with the Burlington County Labor Council, AFL-CIO.
Date: Secretary Signature:
Academic Verification
Student Name:
(Last) (First) (MI)
Address:
(Street & Number)
(City) (State) (Zip)
High School Name:
Address:
(Street & name)
(City) (State) (Zip)
Applicant will attend: (College, university, technical school)
Combined SAT Scores Rank
Date: (Guidance Counselor)
[School Seal]
Please Attach Official Transcript
Student: Return your application, which includes Verification of Membership; the Academic Verification form; an official High School Transcript; and your Essay to Mr. Candelori, of the Scholarship Committee, at the address below. Applications must be postmarked no later than
May 6, 2016.
Scholarship Committee
Burlington County Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO
c/o Orlando R. Candelori
113 Argonne Avenue
Yardville, NJ 08620
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