Applications for 2024 awards are now open.
Steelworkers’ District 6 Director, Myles Sullivan, is pleased to call for applications for our Pat Hinchey Health and Safety Scholarship.
Director Sullivan has made available a $1,000 scholarship to the child of an Atlantic Steelworker in memory of Brother Pat Hinchey who was a true role model for future generations.
Pat Hinchey was a dedicated activist for over 30 years and wore many hats. He was the recording secretary for Local 5795 for 24 years, a full-time health and safety activist, a longtime member of the National Health and Safety Committee and a health and safety facilitator for the District 6 Education Program. One of his proudest accomplishments was bringing the Young Workers Awareness Program to high schools across the Atlantic Provinces to speak to students about their rights concerning health and safety.
Pat embodied the true nature of a union activist. His activism in the community gave a first-rate impression of our union and the labour movement. He was a proud member of the New Democratic Party and volunteered in every election since the early ‘70s.
“He is sadly missed but through this scholarship will never be forgotten.”
Following is the eligibility criteria for this special scholarship:
- The applicant’s parent or guardian must be a member of a United Steelworkers local union in District 6 in the Atlantic provinces (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, or Newfoundland and Labrador).
- The applicant must be enrolled in full-time courses of study leading to a diploma, certificate or degree from any publicly recognized college or university.
- The applicant must be a resident of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, or Newfoundland and Labrador.
- Applicants must fill out and submit the attached application form.
- Applicants must submit an essay between 750-1,000 words in length (French or English). The essay must have a cover page with the student’s full name, address and contact number. In addition, it should identify the name and local union number of the parent who is the USW member.
The winning essay will be judged for creativity, style and content.
Essay Topics (Please select one):
- What is the union’s historic and present day role concerning health and safety in our workplaces?
- Identify the health and safety legislation in your province. Is the health and safety legislation adequate? Discuss the importance of legislation and how it benefits the workers.
The deadline for receipt of essays is June 30, and the winners will be notified prior to Sept. 1.