Scholarship
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Scholarship ♦
How the UFCW Local 7
Scholarship Program works
Union Membership Required
The UFCW Local 7 member associated with the applicant must be:
A member in good standing for at least one year prior to April 1, 2026, or
A retiree in good standing for one year from their official retirement date
Eligible applicants include the member’s:
✔ Spouse
✔ Children
✔ Grandchildren
✔ Legal wards
✔ Lifetime retirees and their dependents
Eligibility Requirements
To apply for the 2026 UFCW Local 7 Scholarships, applicants must meet at least one of the following:
A graduating high school senior in 2026, or
Currently enrolled or planning to enroll in:
A college or university
An accredited technical or trade school
An accredited online degree or certificate program
Applicants may be full‑time or part‑time students.
Applicants must not be classified as “probationary students.”
Application Requirements
Your application must include all of the following:
1. Completed Scholarship Application Form
Fill out every section completely and legibly.
2. Essay (Minimum 500 words)
Requirements:
Minimum 500 words, typewritten
Include research, citations, and sources
Judging criteria:
Quality and originality of content
Clarity and grammar
Documentation of resources
Personal merit, leadership, and demonstrated union values
3. Academic & Enrollment Verification Form
Must be completed by:
Your high school principal or counselor, or
Your college/university/technical school admissions office
They must verify your graduation or enrollment.
4. Authorization for Release of Information
Applicant must sign
If under age 18, parent/legal guardian must also sign
5. Letter of Recommendation
Must be written by a community member you respect, such as:
Teacher/professor
Coach
Counselor
Pastor/clergy
Supervisor
Community leader
Submission Instructions
All materials must be postmarked, emailed, or faxed by April 1, 2026.
Late submissions will not be accepted.
Send Application To:
United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 7
Scholarship Program – Attention: Pam Aguado
7760 West 38th Avenue, Suite #400
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
📞 303‑425‑0897 | 800‑854‑7054 ext. 300
📠 303‑424‑2416
📧 paguado@ufcw7.com
Scholarship Awards
One (1) award of $3,000
Two (2) awards of $2,000
Six (6) awards of $1,000
Winners will be notified in writing by July 31, 2026.
Scholarship funds are paid directly to the school.
Recipients are encouraged to attend a local membership meeting to receive their certificate.
Links to other Union Scholarship Oppurtunites
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FAQ
Your questions, answered.
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Completed applications must be postmarked on or before APRIL 1, 2026.
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UFCW Local 7 members, their spouse, children, grandchildren and legal wards. The member must be in good standing for at least one year prior to April 1, 2026. Scholarship is also open to Local 7 retirees in good standing for one (1) year from their official retirement date, their spouse, children, grandchildren and legal wards.
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U.S. accredited colleges and universities, including undergraduate and graduate schools, community colleges, trade and technical schools.
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Quality and originality of content
Clarity and grammar
Documentation of resources
Personal merit, leadership, and demonstrated union values
