and Auxiliary Scholarship
1. Applicants for this scholarship must either be:
a. a member in good standing of the Montana Postal Workers Union for one year
immediately preceding application or
b. the child of a member currently in good standing or who was a member in good
standing for one year immediately preceding death. This applicant must be a senior
attending high school or other corresponding secondary school who is planning on attending
an accredited college or university to pursue an undergraduate degree.
NOTICE: If the applicant or applicant's qualifying parent is serving in a supervisory
capacity, this will nullify the application regardless of membership.
2. All applications and other documents for this scholarship must be sent to the Montana
Postal Workers Union Auxiliary Secretary, by certified mail, and be postmarked no later
than March 25, 2008.
3. Applications for this scholarship must include an official scholarhip form (click HERE).
A high school senior applying for this scholarship must also provide a letter of
recommendation from their high school principal, their high school grade transcripts,
the written recommendation of two teachers and/or high school counselors and their
personal resume'. The receipient of the scholarship will be judged on these items.
4. The Montana Postal Workers Union and its Auxiliary will provide annually at least one
scholarship of $500.00 each year (providing funding is available) maintaining a minimum
reserve of $1000.00 on deposit.
5. The Montana Postal Workers Union Executive Board will make the decision as to who
is awarded the yearly scholarship at the MPWU State Convention or Spring Training and
their decision will be final.
6. The amount of the scholarship will be deposited with the business office, upon proof
of registration, at the college or university attended by the student and will be used for
the cost of tuition. Should the recipient withdraw from the college or university any
monies refunded are to be sent to the MPWU Scholarship Fund.
7. Applications are to be mailed to:
Michelle Nielsen, MPWU Auxiliary Secretary
PO Box 1422
Billings, Montana 59103
To go back to the MPWU HOME page - please click HERE.
