Scholarship Information

The Jerry Clark Memorial Scholarship Program is an ongoing program available to children of AFSCME members. Under the program, one scholarship in the amount of $5,000 will be awarded annually to two students majoring in the social sciences for his/her junior and senior years of study.

Selection Process

All students who apply by the deadline--July 1 of each year--and who meet the minimum requirements stated above will be eligible for the scholarship. The name of each qualified student will be placed in a blank, sealed envelope and placed in a box. The winner will be selected by lottery at a specially called meeting of the AFSCME Scholarship Committee on or before July 15th. The announcement of the winner will be made by August 1st.

Application Instructions

1. Complete the Applicant's section on the Application Form.
2. Provide an official copy of your transcripts for your freshman and sophomore years and proof of your political science major.
3. Have your parent, legal guardian, or financially responsible grandparent complete the AFSCME Parent's section on the Application Form.
4. Attach proof of parent, legal guardian, or financially responsible grandparent's AFSCME membership such as a COPY of the membership card.
5. Make sure your complete application, with all support documentation, is mailed to AFSCME POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN JULY 1.

Mail to:
Jerry Clark Memorial Scholarship Program
AFSCME, AFL-CIO
Attention: Education Department
1625 L Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20036

Additional Information

AFSCME Cover Letter and Application

AFSCME Jerry Clark Memorial Scholarship Web Page