SEIU Bonnie Ladin Scholarship

The Bonnie Ladin scholarship is available for SEIU members, their children and local staff who are attending National Labor College. Bonnie Ladin was an organizer at SEIU for 20 years and played an integral role in building SEIU to make it the union it has become. She held several key leadership roles at SEIU and joined the faculty of National Labor College in 2001 where her courses on organizing tactics and leadership skills helped prepare the next generation of organizers.

In 2010, after a long battle with cancer, Bonnie passed away at the age of 59. In honor of her tremendous contributions to the labor movement, SEIU has created a scholarship in her name.

Eligibility Requirements

Must be an NLC student (new or continuing)

Must be fully matriculated (at least 56 transfer/earned credits)

No outstanding balance

Must be enrolled at a minimum of half-time status (6 credit hours) during the semester seeking assistance

Must maintain satisfactory academic progress, including a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Open to SEIU members (must have been a member of SEIU for 3 continuous years as of September 1 the year the award is made for), their children and local unon staff

Additional Information

Scholarships will be awarded without regard to the sex, race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, or disability of any applicant.

Officers and employees of the International union and their children are not eligible.

Scholarship awards are limited to one per household.

How to Apply

Complete the Bonnie Ladin Scholarship applciation (below) by April 1.

Recipient Selection Process

Students will be considered for all scholarships whose eligibility requirements they meet. Scholarship awards are determined by the National Labor College Scholarship Committee unless otherwise noted. Recipients will be notified in writing of the outcome of the scholarship process.

Bonnie Ladin Scholarship Application

In order to apply for a scholarship, you MUST complete this form and file a current award year Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov. For your reference, the NLC school code is 034555.

Full Name *
First Name Last Name
Gender *

Home Address *

Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City	State / Province
Postal / Zip Code	Country

Phone Number (Home) *
- Area Code Phone Number
Phone Number (Work) *
- Area Code Phone Number
E-mail *
Birth Date *
Month Day Year
SEIU Local Number *
Position in Local *
How long have you been a member? *
Date enrolled/applied to NLC *
Month Day Year
Major *

Business AdministrationConstruction ManagementEmergency Readiness and Response ManagementLabor EducationLabor Safety and HealthLabor StudiesUnion Leadership and Administration
GPA (if a current student)
Applicants must also submit an essay including:
- a description of what leadership role you have played in your local (can be a staff, elected or member-leader role);
- what SEIU has contributed to the labor movement or social justice movement in this country AND;
- how you will use your experience at the NLC to further contribute to that movement in your city or state.
Upload your essay *
Electronic Signature *

I VERIFY THAT THE INFORMATION ON THIS FORM IS TRUE AND CORRECT. In applying for this award/scholarship, I understand and agree that if I am awarded a scholarship, NLC may release my name, photo, and union affiliation to the public.
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