CBTU scholarship
Our Mission
At CBTU, we are committed to advocating for the rights and well-being of our members. Through collective bargaining, we strive to secure fair wages, safe working conditions, and access to quality benefits.
Next Generation
We believe in empowering the next generation of leaders. Our financial support is a demonstration of commitment give back to our communities and assist our young people in accomplishing their dreams while entering the labor force
eMPOWERING THE nEXT gENERATION OF lEADERS
Scholarship Application
Each year CBTU awards ten scholarships to high school and college students in the names of three men who exemplified union activism and a thirst for knowledge. The Leonard C. Ball, James H. Bell, and Ronald Reliford Scholarship Fund was established to honor the late Leonard Ball, the first Executive Director of CBTU and the top aide to AFSCME International Secretary-Treasurer William Lucy, the late Jim Bell, President of the New York Chapter of CBTU and a major force in city politics, and the late Ronald Reliford, Chief Sargent-at-Arms of CBTU and Field Director for AFSCME.
Students who have or about to graduate from high school and have already been accepted by a college or university, are eligible for this scholarship.
Students who are currently enrolled in a college or university, have completed their freshman year, with a minimum 2.5 grade point average, are eligible for this scholarship.
Students applying for this scholarship must be sponsored by a CBTU member in good standing.
Ten recipients will receive a minimum of $2,000 each.
Only Undergraduate students are eligible to apply.
Qualifying students:
Must have written evidence of acceptance and or attendance at an accredited college/university.
College Student must have a "C" average GPA among other criteria. This will be a determining factor in the selection process.
Among other requirements, students must submit a typewritten essay of no less than 300 words, subject as follows,
Freshman year students essay subject: Why should Young People get Involved in Politics?
Sophomore year students essay subject: Leadership and Services, what does it Mean? In addition, include in your essay an example of your Leadership and Service.
Junior year students essay subject: Valuing our Vote
Senior year students essay subject: A College Education, Provides Me Choices.