Union Plus National Labor College Scholarship

Labor's College

With the National Labor College (NLC) in Silver Spring, MD, America's unions have their own college: the nation's only accredited higher education institution devoted exclusively to educating union members, leaders and staff.

NLC Scholarships

• Each year, $25,000 is awarded to eligible students through the Union Plus National Labor College Scholarship.
• Awards are determined and administered by the National Labor College.
• Awards are based on financial need and are made every term including January, May, and September.

Deadline to register at the NLC to qualify for scholarships:

• April 9, 2012 - for the Summer Term
• August 6, 2012 - for the Fall Term

NLC Online Degrees

Have you completed some college or apprenticeships and now want to finsh your Bachelor's degree?

Apply for one of the NLC's online degree programs and study on your own schedule:

• Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration
• Bachelor of Arts in Construction Management
• Bachelor of Science in Emergency Readiness & Response Management

• Bachelor of Arts in Labor Studies including four majors:

  • Union Leadership & Administration
  • Labor Education
  • Labor Safety & Health
  • Labor Studies

Meet four of the past IBEW Scholarship recipients here. 

Building Trades President's Award

The Union Plus NLC Building Trades President's Award scholarships are for building trades union members who enroll in NLC's online degree completion programs. Scholarships are available to cover the cost of a three-credit course.

Eligibility: Current dues-paying members of building trades unions offering Union Plus programs: Bricklayers (BAC), Boilermakers (IBB), IBEW, IBT, Insulators, Ironworkers, IUEC, IUPAT, LIUNA, OPCMIA, Roofers, SMWIA, and UA.

Scholarship recipients must also agree to provide feedback about the NLC program upon completion of their first class. You'll be eligible for these scholarships as part of the NLC enrollment process.

How to apply:  Contact the National Labor College at 1-888-427-8100 or www.NLC.edu.

All Union Plus NLC Scholarships are sponsored by the Union Plus Education Foundation and administered by the National Labor College. The Foundation's donation to the National Labor College represents the largest financial aid contribution to the college.

Working America Scholarships

Union Plus also offers scholarships to Working America members who enroll in NLC's online degree completion programs. Scholarships of $795 (3 credit course cost) each are available.

Eligibility: Current members of Working America.

Scholarship recipients must also agree to provide feedback about the NLC program upon completion of their first class. You'll be eligible for these scholarships as part of the NLC enrollment process.

How to apply: Contact the NLC at 1-888-427-8100 or www.NLC.edu.

Union skills, training, undergraduate and graduate programs

The National Labor College also offers:

• Union skills training - including week-long labor education classes in arbitration, organizing, negotiations, safety & health, union building and leadership development.

• Certificate programs in the school of labor studies and four new certificate programs in the school of professional studies including:

  • Certificate in Small Business Management
  • Certificate in Ethical Management
  • Certificate in Construction Management
  • Certificate in Emergency Management
• Safety and health training
• Online undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate Programs

Check www.nlc.edu for the latest details.