For Immediate Release

November 27, 2018

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ALBANY - SUNY students are invited to apply for annual scholarships of $3,000 offered by United University Professions, the union that represents academic and professional faculty of the State University of New York. The scholarships are funded by contributions from UUP members and their families.

The UUP College Scholarship Fund annually awards scholarships to a maximum of four SUNY undergraduates who have demonstrated dedication to the goals and ideals of the labor movement and who excel academically. To qualify, applicants must be full-time undergraduates enrolled at a SUNY state-operated campus and possess a minimum grade point average of 3.75.

Full-time graduate or professional SUNY students are eligible to apply for UUP’s William Scheuerman Post Baccalaureate Scholarship. This annual $3,000 scholarship is named in honor of former UUP president William Scheuerman.

Applicants must have at least nine credits and hold a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.95. Law and health science students must complete at least one full semester prior to applying for the scholarship. Eligible applicants must also exhibit dedication to the goals and ideals of the labor union movement.

For both scholarships, students must demonstrate personal and academic achievement and display a strong record of community service. UUP awards the scholarships to students on a one-time basis, but there is no limit on how many times a student may apply.

The application deadline for the scholarships is March 1, 2019.

"UUP's Scholarship Fund is yet another example of how UUP provides support to our students at SUNY and is involved in our communities," said UUP President Frederick E. Kowal. "In addition to their academic achievements, the students we recognize are known for their involvement in social issues and community activities."

The union has awarded nearly 100 scholarships since UUP began its scholarship program in 1988.

Three of the UUP undergraduate scholarships are given in honor of former UUP members and their families who generously contributed their time and money to the scholarship fund. The scholarships honor the late Eugene Link of SUNY Plattsburgh; the late Robert Carter of SUNY Oswego and his wife, Katherine; and the late Gertrude Butera of SUNY Alfred.

Students may obtain and complete scholarship applications online through UUP’s website at http://www.uupinfo.org/scholarships/scholarship.php. For more information, contact the UUP Administrative Office in Albany toll-free at (800) 342-4206.