UFCW 227 Foundation Scholarship Eligibility Guidelines 

The UFCW 227 Foundation is pleased to announce five (5) $2,000 scholarships for students pursuing post-secondary education during the Fall 2025 Semester. UFCW Local 227 members, their spouses, dependent children and grandchildren that desire financial assistance are eligible to apply.

Scholarships will be awarded to traditional and non-traditional students attending a four-year college or university. Scholarships will also be awarded to traditional and non-traditional students attending a two-year community college, technical, or trade school. 

REQUIREMENTS:

• Have at least 90 days of membership with UFCW Local 227 or the spouse, dependent child or dependent grandchild of a member of UFCW Local 227 with 90 days of membership as of June 1, 2025;

• All applicants must have completed the application/admission process to an accredited institution of higher learning by June 1, 2025;

• Traditional students must have a 2.0 GPA or higher (on a 4.0 scale) in high school;

• Complete the entire online scholarship application, including an essay;

• Submit completed online application by June 1, 2025 and mail supporting documentation, postmarked by June 1, 2025

• Supporting documents must include an acceptance letter or enrollment receipt, a letter of recommendation, and a transcript (non-traditional students will not be required to submit a transcript).

All of the requirements must be completed in order to qualify for a scholarship

Click here to begin your application today.

Questions? Please contact Bridget Dunn at 800-443-5191 or 502-582-3508 ext. 616.

Mail supporting documents to:

UFCW 227 Foundation

Attn: Bridget Dunn

9505 Williamsburg Plaza, Suite 200

Louisville, KY 40222

Documents must be emailed or postmarked by June 1, 2025