STATEMENT OF PURPOSE AND GUIDELINES FOR APPLICANTS
PURPOSE
The bursaries have been established to assist dependents of and/or the spouses of CUPE 4784 who are attending a post-secondary educational institution. There will be two (2) – five hundred dollars ($500) awards presented annually.
REGULATIONS
1. Applicants must be registered in a recognized post-secondary educational institution and have a parent or legal guardian or spouse who is a member in good standing in CUPE 4784. The CUPE 4784 bursary committee reserves the right to request verification of current attendance/registration in the post-secondary institution.
2. Applicants must submit a BRIEF ESSAY of not more than 500 words of original work on one of the following topics:
a. An active trade unionist or leader.
b. Rights fought for and won by trade unions and how that affects the workplace today.
c. The history of CUPE, CUPE Saskatchewan or CUPE Local 4784.
3. All submissions shall be judged by members of the Bursary Committee of CUPE 4784 and without direct consultation with nor interference from the CUPE 4784 Executive or general membership.
5. All applications become the property of CUPE 4784.
6. Bursary recipients shall be notified of their award in writing.
7. A letter will be sent to all CUPE 4784 work places to be posted on the CUPE 4784 bulletin boards announcing the successful recipients.
8. Should applications not meet CUPE 4784 criteria Bursaries may not be awarded.