UUP members around the state can help their union help their students by donating to the UUP College Scholarship Fund and encouraging students to apply for the one-time awards.

“UUP has awarded nearly 70 scholarships to deserving SUNY undergraduates, many of whom have said the $2,000 scholarship made it possible for them to continue their SUNY education,” said UUP Secretary Eileen Landy, the officer liaison to the UUP committees charged with selecting students and raising money. “These students have demonstrated academic excellence and a commitment to social justice. It would be a shame if they had to drop out because they couldn’t pay tuition.”

The deadline for students to apply for this year’s scholarship is March 1.

Up to four scholarships are awarded to full-time SUNY undergraduates who have completed at least 16 credit hours and who have a GPA of at least 3.75. Other criteria include a minimum of three letters of recommendation, a 500-word essay and proven service to the community.

A complete list of eligibility requirements and application are available on the UUP Web site at www.uupinfo.org.

There are a number of ways for UUP members to give to the scholarship fund. There have been several fund-raising efforts, ranging from basket and book sales, to contests and silent auctions.

The easiest way to give is to mail a check or money order, payable to the UUP College Scholarship Fund, to: UUP Director of Finance, c/o United University Professions, P.O. Box 15143, Albany, NY?12212.

— Karen L. Mattison