- AFT-Oregon members (which includes WOUFT members) may submit applications for themselves, their children, or grandchildren for college scholarships.
- Locals and members may nominate leaders in our union and in our community for awards.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Shirley J. Gold Scholarship
The Shirley J. Gold Scholarship of $1,500, awarded to an AFT-Oregon member who is pursuing higher education at an accredited higher education institution.
Carl J. Megel Scholarship
The Carl J. Megel Scholarship of $1,500 will be awarded to an AFT-Oregon member’s child or grandchild who is graduating from high school and is enrolling in an accredited higher education institution.
Albert F. Shanker Scholarship
The Albert F. Shanker Scholarship of $1,500, awarded to an AFT-Oregon member’s child or grandchild who is already attending an accredited higher education institution.
Deirdre Mackey and Grace Misztal Scholarships
Two $1,500 Scholarships for Post-Secondary Education. One awarded to members and the other available to a member’s dependent who are members of a marginalized community and/or demonstrate that their studies will work to advance the cause of social justice and the ending of discrimination.
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
John Connor Memorial Award
This award recognizes an individual member who exhibits the selfless, spirited enthusiasm and devotion to causes of the union which serve as an inspiration to fellow activists.
Outstanding Contribution to Public Awareness
This award recognizes an individual in Oregon who has contributed to the public’s general awareness or who has raised the level of public debate in furtherance of the goals of AFT-Oregon in matters of education, health, public services, labor or other current issues of importance to the membership. This award is open to any resident of Oregon, including AFT-Oregon members.
UPCOMING
WOUFT Gallagher Scholarship. Details will be announced late February, 2019.