USW Post Secondary Scholarships

Especially during the pandemic, we have the education of Steelworkers families at heart!

Every year, the United Steelworkers union awards 22 scholarships of $1,500 each to qualified students across Canada, as follows:

• District 3: 5 scholarships (Western Provinces, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut)
• District 5: 6 scholarships (Quebec)
• District 6: 2 scholarships (Atlantic Provinces)
• District 6: 6 scholarships (Ontario)
• National Locals: 3 scholarships (Local Unions 1944, 1976 and 2004)

These scholarships are intended to support Steelworkers members who spend many years saving so that they or their children can pursue post-secondary education.

Applications are closed until spring 2024.

To apply

1)    Complete the application form:

2)    Submit either a 3-minute video or a 250-word written statement, in either French or English, on one of the following topics. Videos should be posted on YouTube and the video URL included in the application form. Written statements should be in Word or PDF format and uploaded to the online application form, sent as an email attachment or printed and mailed. Topics are:

• How has your life been impacted by you and/or your family member being in a union?
• What issues or problems in society do you think unions should work on?
• How could unions help combat discrimination?

3)    The application form and video or written statement must be received by end of day July 31, 2023.

2023 USW Post Secondary Scholarships Recipients