Scholarships
IBEW LOCAL 499
2024 SCHOLARSHIP
The IBEW Local 499 scholarship program is open to all dependents of members of IBEW Local 499 who shall graduate high school in the 2023-2024 school year. The member has to be in continuous good standing. A member of good standing is current in their payment of dues and has been for the 2 years preceding.
Applications must be on official application forms, which are available from IBEW Local 499 upon request, and must be postmarked by April 1, 2024 to: IBEW Local 499 E-Board, 10174 Hickman Ct. Clive, IA 50325
Applicants are required to submit a complete personal resume of their notable activities to date. This is to include involvement in high school programs, clubs, sports, class ranking, community activities, and goals.
Applicants are required to submit an essay of between 250 and 300 words on "What Unions Have Done for the Country." Essay must be double-spaced and typewritten.
Each applicant must submit three letters of recommendation; two from their high school and one from outside the school (not a family member}, who are familiar with abilities and performance records.
Applicants must include all of the following for consideration:
- Official Application
- Personal Resume
- Essay of 250-300 Words
- Three (3) Letters of Recommendation
The E-Board will examine the records of each scholarship applicant. Consideration will be given to the essay, resume, goals and letters of recommendation. On the basis of these factors, the E-Board will choose the winners of the IBEW Local 499 Scholarship. All winners will be notified and the scholarship winners will be published on the IBEW, Local 499 Facebook page and website.
The scholarship will be awarded upon proof of acceptance into an accredited college, university or trade school as a full time student. The check will be made payable to the recipient. The scholarship is to be used for all legitimate educational expenses such as tuition, books, tools, room, board and other supplies.
Winners are expected to attend a college, university or trade school and to take classes appropriate for their chosen curriculum, and to begin study by the first (fall) semester of the following school year.
If serious or chronic illness intervenes before a winner has entered higher education, or other considerations justify, the scholarship may be held in abeyance for one academic year subject to the discretion of the E-Board.
The creation of the scholarship program is a free act of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 499. IBEW Local 499 retains its right to alter, suspend, cancel, or halt the IBEW Local 499 scholarship at any time and without giving any reason, provided, however, that scholarship winners already in college or trade school under the program have received the scholarship for a total $500.00.
- The Executive Board of Local 499, known herein as the E-Board, shall be the sole determining body in establishing, administering and awarding of the IBEW Local 499 scholarship.
- Member shall have paid dues with IBEW Local 499 for a period of at least 2 years to be in good standing.
- Dependents are defined by the IRS tax codes.
- Applications must be postmarked by April 1, 2024.
- No application postmarked after April 1, 2024 will be allowed.
- Applications must be on an official application form provided by the IBEW Local 499 office.
- Scholarships shall be awarded by May 20, 2024.
- Essays must be typed and double spaced.
- SAT or ACT scores must accompany all applications.
- Three (3) letters of recommendation are required.
- Winners shall show proof of acceptance in an accredited College, University or Trade School.
- Scholarship checks will be made out in the name of the recipient.
- Educational expenses are defined as tuition, books, tools, room, board, and other educational supplies.
- Winners must be enrolled by the first semester of the following school year as a full time student.
- The E-Board shall be notified 2 weeks prior to the start of classes if the recipient does not attend or is unable to attend his or her choice of higher education.
- The checks will be presented at the end of August.
2023
Brad Curren
(Member Dave Curren, Harlan, IA)
Marin Frazee
(Member Scott Frazee, Sioux City, IA)
Kylar Khakta
(Member Lee Macklem, Dakota Dunes, SD)
Marshall Meyer
(Member Craig Meyer, Nashua, IA)
Ashlyn Rich
(Member Mike Rich, South Sioux City, IA)
2022
Grace Campbell
(Member James Campbell, Papillion, NE)
Sean Collins
(Member Pat Collins, Knoxville, IA)
Carsyn Heger
(Member Jason Heger, Sioux City, IA)
Alexis Kirchert
(Member Shawn Kirchert, Council Bluffs, IA)
Ryan Miller
(Member Douglas Vitito, Jackson, NE)
2021
Kylie Albertsen
(Member Matthew Albertsen, Harlan,IA)
Natalie Cloud
(Member Andrew Cloud, Sioux City, IA)
Jackson DeMoss
(Member Thad DeMoss, Albia, IA)
Chloe Hall
(Member Eric Hall, Oskaloosa/Knoxville, IA)
Karoline Kroll
(Member Corey Berg, LeMars, IA)
Megan Theulen
(Member Jack Theulen, Des Moines, IA)
2020
Julia Bell
(Member Joe Bell, Bondurant, IA)
Brady Berkey
(Member Brad Berkey, Colfax, IA)
Dalton Fredericks
(Member Doug Fredericks, Schleswig, IA)
Mercaydes Mull
(Member Dustin Mull, Knoxville, IA)
Nick Wolf
(Member Dennis Wolf, Council Bluffs, IA)
Scholarship Opportunities
January 25, 2024
To: All IBEW Local Union Business Managers in the United States and Canada
Dear Sisters and Brothers:
The IBEW Founders’ Scholarship honors the dedicated wiremen and linemen who founded the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). Each year the officers of the IBEW are pleased to offer its working members scholarships on a competitive basis. It is hoped that the awards will not only contribute to the personal development of our members but also steward the electrical industry that our founders envisioned. An application for the IBEW Founders’ Scholarship (Form 172) is enclosed. This is also available on the IBEW website www.ibew.org/FoundersScholarship.
All IBEW members who have been in continuous good standing for four years preceding May 1 of the scholarship year in which they plan to apply are eligible for the IBEW Founders’ Scholarship. Please note, if a member has been on honorary withdrawal at any time during the aforementioned period, they will not be eligible to participate.
Spouses or children of IBEW members are not eligible for the IBEW Founders’ Scholarship. Union Plus has a scholarship that is available for IBEW members, as well as their spouses and dependent children. Please visit the Union Plus website www.unionplus.org for more information about other scholarship opportunities.
I encourage all interested eligible members to participate in the IBEW Founders’ Scholarship Program. Please make the Founders’ Scholarship opportunity known to your members and urge them to apply.
With best wishes, I am
In Solidarity,
Kenneth W. Cooper
International President
January 25, 2024
To: All IBEW Local Union Business Managers in the United States and Canada
Dear Sisters and Brothers:
The IBEW Founders’ Scholarship honors the dedicated wiremen and linemen who founded the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). Each year the officers of the IBEW are pleased to offer its working members scholarships on a competitive basis. It is hoped that the awards will not only contribute to the personal development of our members but also steward the electrical industry that our founders envisioned. An application for the IBEW Founders’ Scholarship (Form 172) is enclosed. This is also available on the IBEW website www.ibew.org/FoundersScholarship.
All IBEW members who have been in continuous good standing for four years preceding May 1 of the scholarship year in which they plan to apply are eligible for the IBEW Founders’ Scholarship. Please note, if a member has been on honorary withdrawal at any time during the aforementioned period, they will not be eligible to participate.
Spouses or children of IBEW members are not eligible for the IBEW Founders’ Scholarship. Union Plus has a scholarship that is available for IBEW members, as well as their spouses and dependent children. Please visit the Union Plus website www.unionplus.org for more information about other scholarship opportunities.
I encourage all interested eligible members to participate in the IBEW Founders’ Scholarship Program. Please make the Founders’ Scholarship opportunity known to your members and urge them to apply.
With best wishes, I am
In Solidarity,
Kenneth W. Cooper
International President
January 7, 2024
Dear Union Brothers and Sisters,
Enclosed you will find a copy of the James Caffrey Scholarship application. Traditionally South Central Iowa Federation of Labor has awarded one $500.00 scholarship, to any high school senior in a South Central affiliated household.
The application DEADLINE IS Friday, March 1, 2024. The application along with your essay must be received by that date. MAIL THEM TOGETHER to:
South Central Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO
2000 Walker Street Ste H
Des Moines, IA 50317
This year’s question is: “How and what type of contribution has the Unions made in your community? Tell us about a contribution you’ve made to your community from what the Unions have done.“
The winner will be announced at South Central March 13, 2024, meeting. We will notify the student on March 14, 2024. We encourage you and your membership to post this letter and application on your union bulletin boards and in your Local Hall.
We appreciate your support and participation with South Central Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO. Please stay safe and should you have any questions or concerns contact our office anytime.
In Solidarity,
Paula Martinez
President
SCIFL, AFL-CIO
