THE 2025 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM HAS ENDED.
PLEASE CHECK BACK NEXT YEAR.
2026 APPLICATION
The Hartford Local American Postal Workers Union Scholarship
Dedicated to the Memories of:
Steve Peters, Brian Firnhaber, Gino Pellegrini, Lawrence “Doc” Henderson and Mike Horvith
NAME OF APPLICANT:______________________________________________________________
STREET ADDRESS, TOWN, STATE, ZIP CODE:_____________________________________________
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SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:__________________________ BIRTH DATE:_____________________
NAME OF CURRENT SCHOOL & LEVEL:_______________________________________________
FUTURE EDUCATIONAL PLANS:______________________________________________________
CAREER GOALS:___________________________________________________________________
PLEASE LIST ANY EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
(continue on back if necessary)_________________________________________________________
PLEASE LIST ANY COMMUNITY/CIVIC ACTIVITIES
(continue on back if necessary)_________________________________________________________
NAME OF PARENT/GUARDIAN:____________________ EMPLOYEE I.D. NO.:_____________
PARENT’S UNION MEMBERSHIP STATUS (check one) ___ACTIVE ___RETIRED
PARENT’S POSTAL FACILITY/BRANCH WHERE EMPLOYED________________________________
BE SURE TO ENCLOSE ALL THE FOLLOWING WITH THIS APPLICATION:
- A CURRENT YEAR OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT
- AN ESSAY OF 400-500 WORDS ON THE FOLLOWING:
- A COPY OF ACCEPTANCE FROM YOUR COLLEGE FOR THE UPCOMING SCHOOL YEAR
PLEASE MAIL ALL THIS WITH THE APPLICATION TO:
SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION
303 BURNSIDE AVENUE, SUITE #2
EAST HARTFORD, CT. 06108
DEADLINE: Application with all necessary enclosures must be mailed via USPS,
and must be postmarked no later than April 17, 2026.
The 2026 Hartford Local American Postal Workers Union Scholarship
DEDICATED TO THE MEMORIES OF:
Steve Peters, Brian Firnhaber, Gino Pellegrini,
Lawrence “Doc” Henderson & Mike Horvith
The Hartford A.P.W.U. will award college scholarships to children of our members. This is open to the children of both active and retired members of the Hartford A.P.W.U. The students must be in grade twelve (12) or in college undergraduate study.
The scholarships, to be awarded for use toward tuition, room, board, books, and fees incurred while
the student is enrolled in a full-time higher education program, will be based upon academic excellence.
Judging will be based upon: A transcript for the current school year, and a 400-500 word essay on the following:
Also, a copy of acceptance from the student’s college is to be submitted. Also to be considered will be any extracurricular activities, plus any community and civic service.
ELIGIBILITY OF THE A.P.W.U. MEMBER PARENT OR GUARDIAN:
The parent or guardian must be a member of the A.P.W.U. in good standing for a minimum of two (2) years
as of January 1, 2026, and is currently a member of Hartford Local #147. The member may be either active
or retired. Any full-time career or postal support employee newly hired who became an A.P.W.U. member
who began employment within this eligibility period must have become a member within ninety (90) days
of their seniority date.
QUALIFICATION OF THE SECONDARY SCHOOL PROGRAM:
A course of study toward a two year associate’s degree from an accredited community
college or similar institution;
A course of study toward a four year bachelor’s degree from an accredited college
or university;
Post High School graduation study in a technical school accredited by the State of
Connecticut Department of Higher Education (or equivalent organization in any other
state) toward study in a recognized mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or similar trade.
Upon the awards, the scholarship winners will be required to sign a waiver, agreeing to complete
the full year course of study for which the scholarship was awarded.
APPLICATION WITH ALL NECESSARY ENCLOSURES MUST BE MAILED VIA USPS
AND MUST BE POSTMARKED BY APRIL 17, 2026.