Arthur Freitag Scholarship

History & Purpose​

The Arthur Freitag Scholarship Fund is dedicated to the support of continuing education for academically qualified students in their first and second years of higher learning.  It is provided to support educational costs in higher institutions such as colleges, universities, and trade schools.  It is presented in recognition of the years of service provided by Arthur Freitag, past president of IFPTE Local 12.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

Scholarships may be awarded to:

​  1. Immediate family members of Members in Good Standing (dues paying for at least six or more months) of Local 12. Immediate family members include all children, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, and stepchildren, residing in the members home and dependent on the member. 
  2. Children related by blood to the member regardless of residence. 
  3. Any person that is endorsed by a member in good standing. The applicant need not be a relative of the member to be eligible.  

FIRST YEAR RECIPIENTS

 First time applicants must have a  2.9 or higher GPA. Items that the applicant shall provide to the scholarship committee are:
  1. If the applicant was nominated by a member in good standing, but are not family members as described above, shall provide a letter of endorsement from the Member in Good Standing, recommending the applicant. This letter should provide justification for consideration for the applicant such as community service provided, academic achievements, career goals, etc. 
  2.  A completed application.
  3. Proof that they are enrolled for the upcoming fall quarter in college, university, or trade school.
  4.  A written essay (300 word limit) stating the applicants educational and career goals. 
  5. A copy of their high school transcript, in a sealed envelope, attached to their application. If the applicant was home schooled, the applicant may omit a copy of a high school transcript.
  6.  A copy of the applicants SAT/ACT scores. 
  7. Two letters of recommendation from people in the community that have personal knowledge of the applicant.
    1. One letter may be from anyone that is not a relative of the applicant.
  8.  One letter should be from a faculty member or a community leader that has personal knowledge of the applicant. 
Please click HERE to complete the 2020 Scholarship application. You must complete all 8 steps prior to filling out the application. Documents will need to be uploaded directly into application form. If you are having issues uploading information, please email us at ifptelocal12@gmail.com.

SECOND YEAR RECIPIENTS

The five hundred dollar scholarship will normally be awarded to applicants as a follow up to a previous year one thousand dollar scholarship.  The previous academic year is anticipated to be the result of successive years of schooling but need not be. The applicant will provide the Scholarship Committee with the following information:
  1. A completed application. 
  2. An electronic copy of their previous academic year’s transcript (unofficial is acceptable) or other proof of their scholastic record.
  3. Proof of re-enrollment in current university/college  
Please click HERE to apply for the 2020 Second Year scholarship Application.