Dear Brothers & Sisters, The Nevada State AFL-CIO has opened up the Arnold/Jones/Evans 2022 Scholarship Fund to Nevada high school seniors in the graduating class of 2022. Please feel free to share this scholarship opportunity with your contacts. To apply, students must create an account and apply on the the Public Education Foundation's website HERE. General Information Nevada high school seniors in the graduating class of 2022 with a 2.0 or higher GPA may apply for this scholarship. One parent must be an active or retired member in good standing of any local union affiliated with the Nevada State AFL-CIO. Student must be planning to attend a college, university, vocational or trade school. Five scholarships in the amount of $2,000 each will be offered. Verification of college enrollment (class schedule) will be required during the summer before check is mailed to the college. Scholarship funds must be applied toward tuition, fees and other appropriate educational expenses. These funds will be disbursed in equal payments over two semesters. Award: $2,000.00Deadline: 07/10/2022Supplemental Questions- Are you a 2022 Nevada high school graduate?
- Is your parent an active or retired member in good standing of any local union affiliated with the Nevada State AFL-CIO?
- Please list the Local Union & Local Union number of your parent who is an active or retired member in good standing of any local union affiliated with the Nevada State AFL-CIO.
- Statement of your career goals. Please include the name of school you will be attending after high school and your career goals.
- Essay - 1,000 words minimum - Approval of labor unions is at its highest point since 1965. Why do you think that is? What impact do you think the pandemic has had on how people perceive unions? Do you believe unions and politics go hand to hand?
- Please upload your most current transcript (unofficial).
To apply, students must create an account and apply on the the Public Education Foundation's website HERE. | 
