Union Services Access “USA” Educational Program is proud to be involved with the Paul Sabelli Jr. Memorial Foundation in providing scholarships to the children of members of unions affiliated with Union Services Access. The Paul Sabelli, Jr. Memorial Foundation has been established in memory of Paul Sabelli, Jr., a young man who passed away on October 13, 1991. He was a teenager with an old soul who cherished the simple things in life that most of us take for granted. He enjoyed time with family and friends always being the one having the most fun. He was a brilliant student whose dream was to become a school teacher. My nephew inspires me every day to not only be conscious of the needs and concerns of others but to take action to lighten their burden. Union Services Access has been established with that commitment in mind and is proud to provide these scholarships in memory of my nephew, Paul.
Pat Bianculli
Scholarship Rules and Instructions
Applications will be accepted between January 2, 2012, and April 2, 2012. Two (2) scholarships of $500 each will be awarded to the sons and daughters of members of unions affiliated with Union Services Access “USA”. One scholarship will be awarded to an eight grade student entering into high school and the other will be awarded to a high school senior entering into college.
These scholarships must be used for study at a high school or an accredited U.S. four (4) year college or university. Union Services Access “USA” will not impose restrictions of any kind on the course of study. Recipients may accept any other grants or awards which do not rule out scholarship aid from other sources.
Who May Apply
Sons and Daughters of members of unions affiliated with Union Services Access “USA” may apply for the scholarships. The parent of the applicant must be a current member of a Local Union affiliated with Union Services Access ʻUSA”, and in good standing for at least one (1) year immediately preceding submission of the scholarship application. Students selected for scholarships must have achieved no less than a B average or 3.0 grade point average in their schoolwork.
The applicants may be:
8th grade students and high school seniors graduating in June and planning to attend an accredited U. S. high school or a 4-year college or university and planning to continue attendance during the coming academic year.
Awarding Scholarships
After verifying the eligibility of the applicants, Union Services Access “USA” Education Program will submit completed applications for judging by the Paul Sabelli Jr. Memorial Foundation / Scholarship Committee and Erin Young, union representative of Workers United and executive director of Union Services Access “USA.” Applicants will be given points based upon the following criteria: academic honors, school activities, application form and essay content – a possible total of 20 points. The Paul Sabelli Jr. Memorial Foundation will submit the scholarship finalists to Union Services Access “USA” Education Program. Scholarship winners will be notified by letter by Union Services Access “USA” and will be presented award checks by the Business Manager of their parentʼs Local Union at a union meeting.
Instructions
The following items must be received:
1. Application – to be completed by the applicant. (See Below)
2. Letter submitted by parentʼs Local Union that the parent of the applicant must be a current member of the Local Union affiliated with Union Services Access ʻUSA”, and in good standing for at least one (1) year immediately preceding submission of the scholarship application.
3. Letter submitted by elementary or high school official verifying full time attendance for the academic period immediately preceding the current period for which you are registered. Please submit with the application.
4. Proof of acceptance to a accredited high school or four-year college or university.
5. Letters of recommendation – applicant should submit one to three letters of recommendation giving information about the applicantʼs character and ability. These letters may be from teachers, community leaders, family friends, or others who know the applicant. Please submit the letter(s) of recommendation with the application.
6. A 500 word essay on the subject: Graduating 8th grade applicants please write an essay on the subject of “Why do you feel you are deserving of this scholarship?”.
Graduating high school senior applicants please write an essay on the subject of
“How has being the child of a union member positively influenced your academic success and motivated you in pursuit of your educational goals?”.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to see that all the above items are received on time and that they are sent to:
Pat Bianculli Esquire, Vice-President
Union Services Access “USA”
30 S. 17th Street, 17th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
For more information contact 215-356-8033
Or fill out the online application below and mail your letters of recommendation and proof of acceptance to the address above between January 2, 2012, and April 2, 2012.