Scholarships
The United Steelworkers union supports its members and their families. One of the ways this is achieved is through the USW scholarship program. Check out the links below for the latest information on scholarship opportunities.
USW Local 2251 Scholarship for 2025
USW Local 2251 Scholarships in recognition of Marie Kelly, Jeff McLeod & Doug Olthuis.
Amount : $1,000
Deadline : Friday, June 6th, 2025
5 Great National Steelworker Scholarships for 2025
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USW Post-Secondary ScholarshipsList Item 1
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: June 30, 2025
Twenty-two post-secondary education scholarships reserved for Canadian USW members in good standing, or their children, 25 years of age or younger, and enrolled in post-secondary education in 2024.
Scholarships are awarded based on an original written statement or video on selected union related topics.
To apply: Submit an application form and your written statement or link to your video.
Eligibility: Canadian USW members in good standing, or their children, 25 years of age or younger, and enrolled in any year of a post-secondary program in 2025.
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USW Indigenous Scholarships
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: June 30, 2025
Six post-secondary education scholarships reserved for Indigenous Steelworkers and their families.
To apply: Submit an application form and your written statemtn or link to your video.
Eligibility: Active or retired members of the United Steelworkers, or their children, grandchildren, or immediate family members, who self-identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Metis, and who will pursue post-secondary education in Canada (including a skilled trades program at a college or a technical institute). Priority will be given to applicants who live in remote regions and will attend school far from home.
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Rudychuk Scholarship Placement Program
Amount: Varies
One placement in each district in Canada. Placements are for one to two months. Wages, benefits, and associated expenses will be paid by the Rudychuk Scholarship, subejct to a cap.
Bill Rudychuk was a USW District 3 Staff Representative who worked primarily in Western Canada's mining communities and was a strong supporter of Steelworker education. Bill left a legacy gift of $100,000 when he passed away in the mid-1990s for Steelworker education scholarships.
To apply: Full details and application forms are available at usw.ca/pages/scholarships-district-6/.
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David Ellis Scholarships
Amount: $1000
Deadline: June 30, 2025
Three $1000 scholarships in each Canadian USW District to high school students who are children or grandchildren of USW members, to help continue their education at a post-secondary institution.
Scholarships will be awarded to high school students who create a winning essy or YouTube video about health and safety in the workplace.
To apply: Submit a 750 to 1,000-word essay or a three to five minute long YouTube video about health and safety. See usw.ca/scholarships for full scholarship details or contact dellis_scholarship@usw.ca.
Eligibility: Children or grandchildren of USW members, who are high school students entering post-secondary education in fall 2025.
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Westray Post-Secondary Scholarship
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: June 30, 2025
In memory of the 26 workers killed in the Westray mine explosion of 1992, the United Steelworkers will be awarding one $2,500 scholarship to a high school student in the Stellarton, N.S., area (Pictou county) who is completing high school and pursuing post-secondary education in fall 2025.
To apply: Sumit an application form, supporting documents and either an original 750–1,000 word essay or a three to five minute YouTube video. See usw.ca/scholarships for full scholarship details, or contact westray_scholarship@usw.ca.
Eligibility: Students from the Stellarton, N.S., area (Pictou county) who are graduating high school and starting post-secondary education in fall 2025.
