Active and retired members of UUP, as well as their spouses and dependent children, could get a one-time scholarship of between $500 and $4,000 from the Union Plus Education Foundation, simply because UUP, NYSUT and AFT participate in the Union Plus benefits program available through the AFL-CIO.

The scholarship program is open to undergraduate and graduate students attending or planning to attend an accredited degree-granting higher education institution or certificate-earning program. Awards are based on academic achievement and potential, character, leadership, social awareness, career goals and financial need. Scholarships must be used for the 2010-2011 academic year.

For more information and an application, go to www.unionplus.org.