CWA  has announced its Joe Beirne Foundation's annual scholarship offerings for the 2011-2012 school year.

The Foundation's Board of Directors approved the awarding of 15 partial college scholarships of up to $3,000 each. The winners also will receive second-year scholarships for the same amount, contingent upon satisfactory academic achievement.

Eligible for the scholarships are CWA members, their spouses, children and grandchildren, including the dependents of retired, laid-off, or deceased members. Applicants must be high school graduates or high school students who will graduate during the year in which they apply. Undergraduate and graduate students returning to school may also apply.

Applications will be available solely online for completion and submission to the Foundation's website: http://www.cwa-union.org/members/beirne/. Applications will be accepted until April 30, 2011. The winners will be chosen by lottery from those submitting the required essay. Additional information about the program can be found at the website.

Go to http://files.cwa-union.org/Leaders/2011-12Beirne.pdf for a poster announcing the program for 2011, which can be circulated electronically or downloaded, printed and distributed at work locations.