Carpenters Local #243 Scholarship

For undergraduate/graduate students who are children or stepchildren of members of Carpenter’s Local #243 union of east-central Illinois. Requires personal statement.

Full description:
The following criteria must be met:

  1. The recipient shall be a full-time incoming or currently attending freshman, sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student, accepted to Eastern Illinois University.
  2. The recipient(s) shall be a child or stepchild of a member in good standing of Carpenter’s Local #243.
  3. The recipient(s) may be eligible to apply for, and receive the award again provided he/she continues to meet criteria.

This award shall be announced in the Spring and paid in the Fall semester.

Donor
Carpenters Local #243
Award
Varies
Department
Eastern Illinois University - General, Student Affairs
Deadline
03/15/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Are you a child or stepchild of a member in good standing of Carpenter's Local #243?
  2. What is your parent or stepparent's name that is in good standing with Carpenter's Local #243?
  3. Please provide a personal statement that contains the following: 1) List your academic achievements and educational plans. 2) List your extra-curricular or community activities. 3) How do you plan to finance the cost of college? 4) Who or what has most influenced your decision to attend Eastern and why? 5) A name, contact information and signature of the business representative/financial secretary of the Carpenter's Local #243 verifying applicant is a child or stepchild of a member in good standing.