Ray Collier Memorial Scholarship Deadline

Current and retired members of participating unions, their spouses and their dependent children (as defined by IRS regulations) are eligible. At least one year of continuous union membership by the applicant, applicant's spouse or parent (if applicant is a dependent). The one year membership minimum must be satisfied by May 31, 2026. Scholarship amounts range from $500 to $4,000. These one-time cash awards are for study beginning in the Fall of 2026. Students may re-apply each year.

UFCW Local 1059 has sixteen $1,500 scholarships and five $400 "Textbook" scholarships awarded to randomly selected applicants each year. Scholarship winners can be Local 1059 members or children of members. Visit www.ufcw1059.org/scholarship for full rules and application instructions.

Ray Collier was a UFCW Local 1059 Union Representative devoted the membership and his work with the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU). In his memory, UFCW Local 1059 has established a $1,500 scholarship to one Local 1059 member each year who embodies Ray's commitment to making this world better. Visit ufcw1059.org/collier for application information.