The James MacKinnon Local 1059 Scholarship Fund

LiUNA Local 1059 established the James MacKinnon Local 1059 Scholarship Fund in 2019 to assist our hard-working members and their spouses, children, grandchildren and legal dependents in funding their post-secondary education.

Available awards:

University: 6 awards worth $3000 each

College: 5 awards worth $2000 each

Genera (either University or College)l: up to 15 awards, at the discretion of the IRC worth $800 each





Requirements

Must be a LiUNA Local 1059 member in good standing or the spouse, son, daughter, grandchild or legal dependent of a LiUNA Local 1059 member in good standing* Must have received the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or its equivalent Must be planning to attend a recognized post-secondary institution or an accepted equivalent in the academic year immediately following the Application Period. This includes applicants graduating from high school this year as well as those already attending a post-secondary institution Must be registered as a full-time attendee in their program.

Applicants must submit

  • Completed Application Form
  • Letter of Acceptance from the post-secondary institution the applicant will be attending in the upcoming academic year, or if returning to their program, verification of continued enrollment from the post-secondary institution. 
  • Official transcript(s) from the most recent completed year of education. Note: an electronic copy of an official transcript shall be accepted provided it is delivered to scholarship@liuna1059.ca directly from the post-secondary institution's administrative or Register's office. Electronic copies must include the applicants name.
  • Information about:
    • Volunteer and/or paid work history (excluding volunteer work performed for school credit)
    • Academic achievements or awards Extra-curricular activities/community involvement
    • Brief Personal Statement about the applicant, including career goals and other important information (no more than 250 words)
  • Two completed essays 

Application Deadline

Early July



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Last Updated: 2023-09-01 09:24:54