Local 80 Scholarship

In 2026, Local 80 is offering 3 scholarship grants up to $1,000 each.

These grants are for the legal dependents of Local Eighty members in good standing who:

  1. Will be attending an accredited vocational school, college, or university in the next twenty-four (24) months.
  2. Have applied to, been accepted at, or are currently enrolled in their first year of continuing education at an accredited vocational school, college, or university
  3. Have not previously received a Local Eighty scholarship grant

 

All applicants will have a choice to watch one of three movie choices and create original content surrounding the themes of “Unionism” present in the film.

  • Norma Rae
  • Harlan County USA
  • Matewan

 

Additional information and rules can be found on the Scholarship page.  (CLICK HERE FOR SCHOLARSHIP PAGE)

The deadline for filing all required material is July 9th, 2026

Scholarships are awarded for the Fall semester and will be disbursed as quickly as possible after the committee has determined the awardees.

Good luck to all applicants!