Scholarship Program

What is the CIPP Scholarship Program?

Each year the CIPP Scholarship Committee awards four scholarships of $2500.

Applications are open to all children, stepchildren and wards of CIPP members who are enrolled in a full-time degree or diploma program at a Canadian post-secondary institution.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• They must be a child, stepchild, or ward of a CIPP member.
• They must be pursuing full-time studies in any year of a degree/diploma program at a Canadian post-secondary educational institution.
• Financial need is not a consideration for this scholarship.
• Applicants must submit all required application information.
• A recipient may receive a CIPP scholarship one time only.

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Selection Process

The selection process is carried out by the CIPP Scholarship Committee. The Scholarship Committee reviews all applications and scores the submissions based on the essay, transcripts and letter of recommendation. The Scholarship Committee selects the top four applicants and presents their scholarship their nominees to the CIPP Board of Directors. Once final selections are made the Scholarship Committee will announce the four recipients. Everyone who applies for a scholarship will be contacted.

Deadline to apply

The deadline for submitting applications is April 26 by 11:59 PM for the following fall term.

Apply now

Applications are now open for the 2026 CIPP Scholarship Program.

Please fill out the form below along with all necessary documents including:

• Transcript (most current educational record)
• A letter of recommendation (from a non-family member) describing why the applicant is a strong candidate.
• Original essay (maximum 500 words) written by the applicant, answering the following question: In 2026, how do unions contribute to improving the lives of their members and strengthening the communities they are a part of?

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