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SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE TO UFCW MEMBERS AND/OR THEIR DEPENDANTS

IORIO SCHOLARSHIPS & EDDY EDUCATION GRANTS

Our two scholarship programs have been named in honour of two outstanding leaders, the heart and soul of the UFCW 247 Training Centre. For 25 years, Denyse Iorio and Nolan Eddy were instrumental in ensuring the success of multiple government-funded programs. Programs like 45+, Women in Trades, T.R.A.D.E.S, Skills Link Hospitality, Professional Cook, G.V.U.A.S and Discovery to Apprenticeship, to name a few. Throughout the years, Denyse and Nolan guided the training centre through various changes in funding, always thinking of the many participants who benefited immensely from these initiatives. Denyse retired in 2016 and sadly passed away in 2020. Nolan started his retirement chapter in 2021. We thank them both for their dedication throughout the years and consider it appropriate to continue to link them together with the naming of these scholarships/grants.

UFCW Local 247 is committed to awarding up to TEN (10) $1,500 Scholarships each year to active members or their eligible dependants for full-time enrollment (as defined by the educational institution). We are also committed to awarding up to EIGHT (8) $750 Education Grants for part-time continuing studies or academic upgrading of a part-time nature for members (no dependants) who are beginning or continuing their education.

Any member of Local 247, who has been continuously active for the last six (6) months prior to the commencement of their course, can apply for these scholarship/grants. Dependants* can only apply for scholarships, not grants. Membership will be verified once the application is received.

Online application forms are available for you to fill out and submit on this page .
You can also download and email the Iorio Scholarship or Eddy Education Grant applications (with supporting documents) to scholarships@ufcw247.com. Members may also call or email us to request that a copy of the application be sent to you via Canada Post.

Completed Scholarship or Education Grant applications (along with supporting documentation) should be received at the UFCW Local 247 Surrey Office (mail, email or on-line form) no later than September 30. Please note that all applications must be submitted in an accurate and complete manner. No submissions will be reviewed until after the closing date of September 30. The successful applicants of the scholarships and education grants will be contacted and notified of their award, near the end of October. Winners must continue to be active members at the time of the award.

The 2024 Application process in now CLOSED.

To apply for the UFCW 247 Iorio Scholarships, you need proof of actual registration in at least nine (9) credits (3 courses) of post-secondary education in a degree or diploma course program at a recognized university or community college in Canada. Please submit one of the following:
(a) copy of class schedule (with Student & School name on schedule); OR
(b) a receipt confirming tuition fees have been paid for a program with a start date in the current year (receipt must show Student & School name and list of classes); OR
(c) a letter from the university or college confirming current full-time registration. Letters of admission or tuition invoices will not be accepted. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited institute as a full-time student in the same calendar year that the scholarship is awarded.

To apply for the UFCW 247 Eddy Education Grants, you need, proof of actual registration in at least three (3) credits (1 course) and no more than 8 credits, at an accredited degree or diploma course program at a recognized university or community college in Canada. Please submit one of the following:
(a) copy of class schedule (with Student & School name on schedule); OR
(b) a receipt confirming tuition fees have been paid for a program with a start date in the current year (receipt must show Student & School name and list of classes); OR
(c) a letter from the university or college confirming current part-time registration. Letters of admission or tuition invoices will not be accepted. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited institute as a part-time student in the same calendar year that the scholarship is awarded. Members who are registered for more than 8 credits do not qualify for this Education Grant.

Applications will be available again on July 1, 2025

Application deadline: September 30, 2024

*Dependant is defined as a person who is your natural or adopted child, stepchild, foster child or child of a common-law spouse who depends on you for support. If the person is over 21 years of age, they must be in full-time attendance at an accredited institute or enrolling in that institute during the current calendar year.

UFCW CANADIAN COUNCIL BEGGS, DOWLING, MATHIEU SCHOLARSHIP

Several $1,000.00 scholarships to be awarded to UFCW members or their dependants. Any year of under-graduate school student can apply, regardless of age. For complete rules and regulations, and for the application, please visit: www.ufcw.ca – Union Scholarships

UFCW INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Several scholarships worth $8,000 each will be awarded to UFCW members or their unmarried dependents under the age of 20. Winners will be notified by May 15 and their names will be posted on the International’s website www.ufcw.org.

For complete rules and regulations, and for the application, please visit: www.ufcw.org – International Scholarship Program.