Robert G. Porter Scholars Program, USA-2017

Posted by data tz on Thursday, December 15, 2016 0

To honor Robert G. Porter, the secretary-treasurer of the American Federation of Teachers from 1963 to 1991, the AFT awards four scholarships of $8,000 each to accomplished high school students who show outstanding service to their community and an understanding of the role unions can play to create a more just society. Porter was a union activist who dedicated his life to championing the rights of working people, promoting civil rights and ensuring that the union was a vehicle for fostering the professionalism of our members.

Application Deadline: 31 March 2017

Programmes Offered:

• Scholarship are available for any subject offered by institution.

Course Level:
Scholarships are available for Post Secondary Level.

Eligibility:

• The AFT Robert G. Porter Scholars Program for high school students is open to graduating high school seniors.
• Applicants must have at least one parent or legal guardian who is an AFT member.
• The AFT member whose child or legal dependent applies for a scholarship must be a member in good standing for at least one year.
• Children or legal dependents of AFT national, state or local union staff are not eligible for this scholarship opportunity.

Benefit:
The $8,000 scholarship award.

Tenure:
4 years

Application Procedure:
The mode of applying is online.


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