Scholarships
One of the SEIU Local 1 Scholarship Fund’s guiding principles is to give back to our communities.
In that stead, every year we award scholarships to eligible high school seniors attending a 2- or 4-year college. Scholarships are available to all high school seniors whose parent or legal guardian are Local 1 members in good standing.
Applications for the 2025 scholarship are now OPEN! Applications are due by Friday April 4, 2025.
The following scholarships will be awarded in 2025:
Local 1 Scholarship (10 available): $2,000
Thomas Balanoff Young Leader Scholarship (1 available): $10,000
Instructions to apply for the SEIU Local 1 Scholarship Fund:
Complete the online student application: https://www.seiu1.org/scholarships-2025-1
You will need a copy of your official high school transcript
You will need to have a copy of your W-9 form
Instructions for the Thomas Balanoff Young Leader Scholarship:
Complete the online student application: https://www.seiu1.org/scholarships-2025-1
You will need a copy of your official high school transcript
You will need to have a copy of your W-9 form
The Thomas Balanoff Young Leader Scholarship requires a 600-word essay outlining your achievements in your community, your work for social and economic justice in our society, and explaining why you are a future leader. Upload your essay at the end of the online student application. This award will go to a student who will embody and honor the legacy of retired Local 1 President Tom Balanoff and all the incredible work he has done for working people across the Midwest.
Additional Scholarship Opportunities:
Earn a college degree for free:
- Learn more at SEIU Member Benefits