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.
GUIDELINES
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.
CUPE 4784 bursary committee reserves the right to request verification of current attendance/registration in the post-secondary institution.
Two $500 bursaries will be available. Only recipients of the award will be personally notified.
- Applicants must submit a BRIEF ESSAY of not more than 500 words of original work on one of the following:
- a. Trade unionist or leader from CUPE 4784 or CUPE Sk, OR
- b. How has your family, your life(s) been improved by being a CUPE 4784 member, OR
- c. The history of CUPE, CUPE Saskatchewan or CUPE Local 4784.
- All essays shall be judged by members of the Bursary Committee of CUPE 4784 and without direct consultation with no interference from the CUPE 4784 Executive or general membership.
- All applications become the property of CUPE 4784.
- Recipients will be notified by a member of the CUPE 4784 executive board and have their name and winning essay posted on the CUPE 4784 website.
- Application and essay may be submitted through traditional mail or electronically (email).