FAQ's About the TWU International's Mike Quill Scholarships
Applications for the 2014 Michael J. Quill Scholarship are available on line on the TWU International Union website at: http://twu.org/Members/QuillScholarship.aspx
Since 1969, the TWU International has awarded 15 four-year college scholarships each year to college-bound dependents of TWU members. Each award recipient receives $1,200 annually, for a total of $4,800 over the four-year college period. Quill Scholarship awards have benefited hundreds of families throughout the TWU, including scores from Local 100. l
Frequently Asked Questions on the Quill Scholarship
Who is eligible? Sons and daughters and dependent brothers and sisters (claimed with IRS) of present, retired, or deceased TWU members who are High School Seniors and who will enter an accredited college of their own choice beginning with the Fall term are eligible. Sons, daughters, brothers, and sisters of full-time, paid officers of the Union are not eligible.
When is the deadline? All applications must be received by the Michael J. Quill Scholarship Fund by May 5, 2014.
How is the scholarship paid? The scholarship money is paid directly to the college or university that the successful applicant attends.
How does a person apply? Fill out and send in the application, that can be found on the International Union’s website.
How are the winners decided? By a random drawing held in May of each year at TWU headquarters in Washington, D.C. Winners will be notified immediately thereafter.