The Long-Term and Community Care Committee will be offering two scholarships valued at $250.00 each, available annually to honour our past member, Michael McNeil.
Individuals planning enrollment at an accredited community college or post-secondary institution in the upcoming academic year with a start date in September may apply. The successful applicant will be required to provide proof of registration.
Eligibility is based on CUPE Members who work either in a nursing home facility or a facility under the Department of Community Services.
Basis of Awards shall be the applicant’s financial need and current ongoing volunteerism/social activism in their community.
Application must be completed on the prescribed form and must be sent to cupensltcc@gmail.com no later than May 4th with the subject line: Michael McNeil Scholarship Application. Supporting documents must be provided with the form in order for the application to be considered.
Decisions of the Long-Term and Community Care Executive will be final. The Long-Term Community Care Committee assumes no responsibility for applications or supporting documents that may become lost, misdirected, or otherwise not received by the deadline. It is the applicant’s sole responsibility to ensure that the application is prepared correctly, legibly, and on time. Late submissions will not be considered. Consideration will be given to first-time applicants.
Confidentiality of member data is important and must be treated as such. The Long-Term and Community Care Committee will confirm that they will, at all times, keep confidential the affairs of the membership. The names of the successful applicants will be announced at the annual conference.