CUPE Nova Scotia Higgins Insurance Scholarships are awarded by CUPE Nova Scotia. Two scholarships valued at $1,000 each are available annually.
Individuals planning enrollment at an accredited post-secondary institution in the 2016-17 academic year may make application. The successful applicant will be required to provide proof of registration.
Eligibility:
1) Union members in good standing with a local union affiliated to CUPE Nova Scotia; and,
2) Sons, daughters, or legal wards of a member in good standing of a local union affiliated to CUPE Nova Scotia.
Basis of awards shall be the applicant’s financial need and current and ongoing volunteerism/social activism in his/her community.
Applications must be complete and on the prescribed form and must be received by the CUPE Nova Scotia Scholarship Committee no later than May 15, 2016. Supporting documents must be provided with the form in order for the application to be considered. Application forms are available by contacting the CUPE 3912 office at cupe3912@dal.ca.