Delaware State Community Action Program (CAP) Council UAW Region 8
698 Old Baltimore Pike
Newark, DE 19702
Ph: (302)738-9046
Fax: (302)738-9040
UAW Labor Essay Contest
(Four Year College, University/Prize)
Purpose: This contest is available to all students graduating from a Delaware High School and attending an accredited college full time in the fall. Essay topics include: biography of any great labor leaders; history of international unions; women's role in labor's past; labor history specific era; labor's role in education or politics. 1st place prize is $1,200, 2nd place is $1000, 3rd place is $600, and 4th place is $400. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 4. Minimum award amount: $400. Maximum award amount: $1200. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 4 prize(s), totalling $3,200. To Apply: Required: essay; entry in a contest. Deadline: 3/31. Contact: Wanda Salvatelli, Chairperson, Education Committee, 302-738-9046.
