For Fall 2018, the scholarship award is $500 per semester to be used for fees, books, supplies or room and board (this award cannot be used for tuition). A maximum of one scholarship per dependent child will be awarded each semester even if both parents are UUP represented employees and a total maximum of eight scholarships can be awarded per dependent child. The scholarship checks will be issued in the UUP represented employee’s name. The scholarship application must be postmarked by 60 days after the end of the semester for which the dependent is applying.
The scholarship form outlines the specific criteria that needs to be met to qualify for the scholarship. There are two different forms – one for NYSHIP eligible employees and one for non-NYSHIP eligible employees. Non-NYSHIP eligible employees will need to provide documentation verifying that they are the parent of the student. Both applications are below, and linked in the Benefits section of this website.
Non-NYSHIP eligible employee form
If you have any questions regarding the scholarship program, please call the
UUP Benefit Trust Fund at 800-887-3863.