UAW Region 8 Labor Essay Scholarship Contest
Sponsored by the
West Virginia Community Action Program
and UAW Region 8
$3200.00 will be awarded each year in each state of Region 8. Any graduating High School senior who plans on attending an accredited college or university commencing with the fall term of 2008 may enter this contest. The prizes will be:
First Prize - $1200, Second Prize - $1000, Third Prize - $600.00 and Fourth Prize - $400.00. All judging will be conducted by an independent educational facility within the state. February 28, 2008 is the Deadline... no exceptions. (All entries must be postmarked by February 28th)
• Student must enter in the state which they reside.
• Individual, by State, Brochures with essay guidelines are available in the Local 1590 President’s office; 304-260-3913, or your Local CAP Committee members.
Gary Casteel, Director UAW Region 8
Ken Collinson, President WV State CAP Council