SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION 2026
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Annual James Caffrey Scholarship 2026. Open to: 1. high school seniors with a family member or relative who is a union member. 2. all seniors attending college or trade apprenticeship.
There are two $500 scholarships this year. Please see links for application and questionnaire. DEADLINE: 03/10/2026.
/ULWSiteResources/boilermakers83/Resources/file/Members/Forms/2026_Caffrey_Scholarship_Questions.pdf
/ULWSiteResources/boilermakers83/Resources/file/Members/Forms/caffrey_instructions_2026.pdf
In honor of MacDonald Smith, The Smith Family and the Iowa Federation of Labor are offering this scholastic scholarship.Application Criteria:1. Eligible applicants are a union member or the immediate family members (children/grandchildren, stepchildren/grandchildren, foster children/grandchildren, spouses) of individuals who are members in good standing of a recognized labor union.2. Scholarship is open to those pursuing a post-secondary education. For example, a community college, college, university, trade school, apprenticeship school, etc.3. Assistance is available to applicants for program expenses incurred after July 1, 2026. DEADLINE: 05/01/2026
Application and Essay Submissions can be made using this link or pdf submission:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1kRE6-8oDRWnJaar2uvXhaq7fGvjrw4JdMlEPkJ4qAUA/viewform?edit_requested=true
Dependents of Boilermaker members are eligible for scholarships of up to $5,000. Beginning in 2022, the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers awards up to $100,000 worth of scholarships to dependents of members, including those in Canada and the U.S. DEADLINE: 03/01/2026
https://scholarships.boilermakers.org/?fbclid=IwY2xjawPV4tdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFVTnVpM0E2S2t0dHltZUlZc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHsb7ruuUckkF4i0QNx-yUGWL_D6SXLZHr40vkLcv6IEoK8u4kdxzBKS2fiQE_aem_egSwig7iSqBO2MsTfz3g5w
