SEIU Jesse Jackson Scholarship Program
For more than 20 years, the Rev. Jesse Jackson and SEIU have worked side by side for social and economic justice. From coast to coast, when SEIU janitors march for health care and better wages, Jackson joins their fight. In Connecticut or California, when public employees face cutbacks, he takes up their cause. And when nursing home workers strike for the right to claim a voice at work, he stands with them.
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"What's good for working people is good for America. If we fight together, women will get equality, we stop the Asian-bashing, we stop the homophobia, the race-baiting. We start to build schools, not jails." |
The Rev. Jackson and SEIU share a vision of a more just and humane society. He and the leaders of SEIU are committed to passing on this vision to the next generation through opportunities for activism and education. In partnership with the National Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, the SEIU–Jesse Jackson Scholarship was created.
» Eligibility Criteria:
This $5,000 renewable scholarship is given to a student whose work and aspirations for economic and social justice reflect the values and accomplishments of Rev. Jackson. It can be renewed annually for a maximum of four years.
» Application Process:
Download the application (pdf), or apply online. To apply online, you will need the access key for this scholarship: SEIJJ. (You will be re-directed to the Scholarship Program Administrators website.)
Scholarship funding must be applied toward appropriate educational expenses at a two-year or four-year accredited college, university, or community college.
Scholarship recipients must demonstrate continued full-time academic study as well as volunteer efforts relating to economic and social justice. Candidates should complete all sections of the scholarship application, and include a personal statement in 500 words or less describing:
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Your involvement with social, labor, or political activism; and
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Your plans to carry out this activism in your career after graduation.
» Selection Process:
A selection committee will choose the scholarship recipient. The chief factors by which applications will be judged are originality, clarity, and commitment to social and economic justice in the workplace.
The scholarship recipient must agree to participate in some paid or course credit internships or work experiences in social change organizations during the years they receive their award. This can occur during school breaks. SEIU will work with recipients to find appropriate placements.
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