Scholarship Value $2,000

Number of Scholarships 4

Overview

Description:

The labour movement recognizes education as essential to a healthy, prosperous workforce but also understands that rising tuition, increasing privatization, and stagnant wages put post‑secondary education out of reach for many middle‑class families. To address this, SGEU, its locals, and affiliated organizations maintain a centralized directory of scholarships, bursaries, and awards to reduce financial barriers for members, their dependants, and union activists. The directory highlights opportunities across a range of post‑secondary programs and includes dedicated funding for labour studies and activist training. This article summarizes the scope, eligibility, award values, and application guidance for SGEU’s full‑time bursaries.

Key takeaways

• SGEU and affiliates provide scholarships, bursaries, and awards to support post‑secondary access.
• The directory consolidates funding opportunities available to members, dependants, and activists.
• It specifically includes funding for labour studies and steward/activist education.
• Purpose: reduce financial barriers caused by tuition increases and economic pressures.

Eligibility

Eligibility:

SGEU full‑time bursaries are primarily intended for SGEU members and their dependants who are enrolled in full‑time post‑secondary studies. Eligibility rules can vary by award, but members and immediate dependants are the general target group. Some awards include equity‑based priorities to ensure representation from under‑served groups within the union. Applicants should confirm specific eligibility requirements on the individual bursary application pages before applying.

Key takeaways

• Primary applicants: SGEU members and their dependants.
• Full‑time post‑secondary enrolment is required for the listed bursaries.
• Certain bursaries prioritize applicants from equity‑seeking groups.
• Always verify award‑specific eligibility on the application page.

Award

Value

Description:

The SGEU awards directory aggregates substantial financial support across multiple grants and scholarships. The directory lists post‑secondary awards, scholarships, and bursaries whose total value exceeds $60,000. In addition, dedicated funding for labour studies and activist development totals over $20,000. These pooled resources aim to broaden access to post‑secondary education and support union leadership development.

Key takeaways

• Directory total value: over $60,000 in post‑secondary awards.
• Labour studies and activist funding: over $20,000 available.
• Funding is distributed across multiple awards and bursaries.
• The directory centralizes information to help applicants find suitable support.

SGEU Full‑time

Bursaries

Description:

SGEU offers three full‑time bursaries available to members and/or their dependants who are enrolled in full‑time post‑secondary studies. These bursaries are intended to offset tuition and related education costs and include an equity focus in at least one award. The three bursaries are the Sharon Hurd Bursary (one award) and the SGEU Financial Need Bursaries (two awards). Applicants should consult the relevant application pages for submission details and supporting documentation requirements.

Key takeaways

• SGEU administers three full‑time bursaries for members/dependants.
• Sharon Hurd Bursary: one award for full‑time students.
• SGEU Financial Need Bursaries: two awards with at least one prioritized for equity‑seeking applicants.
• Applicants must be enrolled full time and follow award‑specific instructions.

Sharon Hurd Bursary —

History

History:

The Sharon Hurd Bursary honors Sharon Hurd, SGEU’s Education Officer from 1987 to 2002, who created the union’s first comprehensive steward education program known as the Leadership Development program. The Provincial Education and Publicity Committee named this full‑time bursary in her honour to recognize her lasting contributions to union education and leadership training. The bursary supports SGEU members or their dependants who pursue full‑time post‑secondary studies and reflects the union’s commitment to building internal leadership capacity.

Key takeaways

• Named after Sharon Hurd, SGEU Education Officer (1987–2002).
• Honors her creation of the Leadership Development steward education program.
• Intended to support member/dependant full‑time post‑secondary students.
• Symbolizes SGEU’s focus on leadership and education within the union.

Application

Timeline and

How to

Apply

Application Timeline:

Specific deadlines, required documents, and submission procedures are established on each bursary’s application page and may change yearly. Applicants should visit the bursary application pages to confirm current timelines, downloadable forms, and any priority considerations (for example, equity‑seeking applicant selection for one Financial Need bursary). Prepare to provide proof of SGEU membership, enrolment verification, and financial need documentation if required. For questions or assistance, contact your local SGEU office or the Provincial Education and Publicity Committee.

Key takeaways

• Check each bursary’s application page for current deadlines and instructions.
• Common requirements: proof of membership, full‑time enrolment, and supporting documents.
• One Financial Need bursary gives priority to applicants from equity‑seeking groups.
• Contact local SGEU resources or the Provincial Education and Publicity Committee for help.