2026-2027 CWA Local 1037 Michael J. Hopkins Memorial Scholarships Survey

Requirements

The Scholarships are open to active and retired CWA Local 1037 Members, their spouses, children and grandchildren.

All requirements must be satisfied; the completed scholarship application form and all requested information must be submitted for the application to be considered.

Each applicant must include their most recent transcript from the institution in which they are currently enrolled.

The applicant must be enrolled in an accredited college or technical school.

The scholarships are available to Full Time and Part Time students.

The scholarship will be granted to students for a period of one academic year. You may reapply for a scholarship.

Ten $1,037 scholarships will be awarded.

All information MUST be returned by May 15, 2026, via the below online application or paper application (found here) via USPS to:

CWA LOCAL 1037
1037 Raymond Boulevard, Suite 230
Newark, NJ 07102

The chosen scholarship award recipients will be notified by June 1, 2026

Applicant Information(Required.)

Full Name

Address

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Email Address

CWA Member Information(Required.)

Name or CWA Local 1037 Member

Relationship to Applicant

Academic Information(Required.)

Current High School/College/Technical School

College/Technical School Attending Next Semester

Intended Major/Field of Study

Personal Statement / Essay

Please describe your academic and career goals, your relationship with the labor movement, personal experiences that have influenced your educational path and how this scholarship will help you achieve your goals. (Only PDF, DOC and DOCX files are supported. 500 words minimum).

No file chosen

Letter of Recommendation

Attach one letter from a teacher, counselor, or mentor.

No file chosen

Transcript

Each applicant must include their most recent transcript from the institution in which they are currently enrolled.

No file chosen

Certification & Signature

I certify that the information provided in this application is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that falsified information may disqualify me from consideration.

Signature

Date