The OFL is calling for applications for its annual Labour Honour Roll Scholarship. The OFL will award two scholarships worth $2,000 each to the selected member or the selected child of a member of a local union affiliated with the OFL. The scholarships are awarded in honour of distinguished trade union activists selected by representatives of the OFL Executive Board.  The scholarship recipients must be entering, in September 2010, the first year of a full-time course of study leading to a diploma, certificate or degree from any public Ontario college or university.

The criteria for selection of the scholarship winners are:
1. A brief résumé outlining non-academic interests and activities, such as community or political involvement as well as goals for the future.
2. Evidence of understanding of the role and significance of the Canadian labour movement.

In order to satisfy point (2) above, applicants will be required to submit an essay of not more than 1,000 words. The topic is:

Given the current economic reality, and looking at your own family, how do you think your retirement income / pension will differ from that of your parent(s)?

The deadline for receipt of applications is May 28, 2010.  An application form is available in our Documents section under FORMS. The winners will be announced by July 5, 2010.