The Juneau Chapter of ASEA/AFSCME Local 52 is offering two scholarships for the 2009/2010 academic year for applicants who have not previously received a scholarship from the Juneau Chapter of ASEA.

The deadline for applications to be received or postmarked for the two scholarships offered by the Chapter is March 16, 2009. Application forms are available from the links below.

The scholarships are:
1. One $1,000 scholarship (to be split between terms) for the child of a Juneau Chapter member enrolled and in good standing in a 4-year degree program at an accredited university.
2. One $1,000 scholarship (to be split between terms) for a Juneau Chapter member enrolled in a 4-year degree program at an accredited university.

Instructions:
To apply for one of these scholarships, submit the application form (see link below), along with a letter of reference, high school/college/trade school grade transcripts, SAT and/or ACT scores, if applicable, and an original essay outlining: previous accomplishments, academic achievement, extra-curricular activities, community service, employment history; future plans, education or training sought, post education hopes or ambitions, etc. Only one letter of reference is needed.

Application form in PDF format is available at http://www.afscmelocal52.org/aseadocs/jnuapp09.pdf

Application form in MS WORD format is available at http://www.afscmelocal52.org/aseadocs/jnuapp09.doc

All applicants should mail the application to the ASEA/AFSCME Local 52 Juneau Chapter office at the following address: ASEA/AFSCME Local 52 Juneau Chapter Scholarship Fund, PO Box 20009 Juneau, AK, 99802.

Applications must be submitted or postmarked by March 16, 2009. Successful applicants will be notified of their selection by May 15, 2009.

If you have questions or need more information, call (907) 465-1874 (day) or (907) 586-6811 (evening).