Your membership in the United Food and Commercial Workers union may provide scholarships through the UFCW Charity Foundation.  Scholarships up to $8,000 are awarded to UFCW members and their unmarried dependents under the age of 20.

The scholarship application period is closed for 2017. Watch for new application information in early 2018. In the meantime, if you have a question, send it with your name and phone number to: ufcw@ufcwlocal880.com

What’s your dream? If it’s a college degree for you, your children, dependents and grandchildren, now that dream can come true. A degree is an achievement that can change and shape your family’s future.

UFCW is partnering with Eastern Gateway Community College’s online programs in Associate of Arts, Business Management, Criminal Justice, and Early Childhood Education degrees.  There is no out-of-pocket cost to you for tuition, fees and books. Plus the EGCC online programs are tailored to a busy work and life schedules.

This benefit offered only for members of UFCW covers:

• Union members, including retirees
• Member’s spouse
• Member’s children and dependents
• Member’s grandchildren

Eastern Gateway Community College is a public college, regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and governed by the Ohio Board of Higher Education as part of the University System of Ohio. Credits earned at EGCC are transferable to most other colleges and universities.

Visit ufcwfreecollege.org  or call 888-590-9009 for more information on the five easy steps to enroll and start your degree dream.