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Sometimes the locals have scholarships.
WEA does have a scholarship but it’s for the focus to get teacher certification. Look how the WEA-Retired members offer to you: https://www.washingtonea.org/membership/join/retired/
Aspiring educators scholarship
The NEA-Retired Jack Kinnaman Scholarship Fund was established in honor of Jack Kinnaman, the then-serving NEA-Retired Vice President. In 2002, a scholarship of $1,000 was awarded to one recipient. As retired members have continued to donate generously, the amount has increased to five scholarships of $3,500 each. The NEA-Retired Intergenerational Committee selects the winners, who are announced at the NEA-Retired Annual meeting. Applications are due April 15. Read about the scholarship requirements and apply online
2023 Jerry Beckendorf Community Service Scholarship is Now Open! Are you a graduating senior, have a parent or guardian that is a Union member, and live in Pierce County? Apply today! Every year we grant approximately $10,000 to students who demonstrate a dedication to community and social service. Applications are due on March 21st, 2023. Check out more information at https://www.pclaborcares.org/. To apply, CLICK here to download the application.
Are you seeking a degree in leadership? Utilize to further involvement in your union also. Check out this offering from our affiliate-Washington State Labor Council: https://www.wslc.org/womens-committee/
The state board of community and technical colleges also offers tuition waivers. To see if you qualify, look at: https://www.sbctc.edu/colleges-staff/programs-services/tuition-fees/tuition-waivers/state-employees-waiver.aspx
The best part of being a member is that NEA Member Benefits also comes through on every faucet of your life. Check out the resources at https://www.neamb.com/paying-for-college