The Scholarship Committee shall establish and carry out appropriate evaluative procedures leading to the selection of recipients of scholarships from the body of qualified graduating Seniors of the Neshaminy Schools.

The Scholarship Committee shall establish and carry out appropriate evaluative procedures leading to the selection of recipients of scholarships from the body of qualified graduating Seniors of the Neshaminy Schools.

Deadlines are approaching for union scholarship programs, which provide thousands of dollars in scholarships each year. Over the years, students in the Neshaminy community have been very successful in winning these scholarships! Below is a brief description of each. For more information and applications, click on the links below or see the attached documents.

Union Plus Scholarship Program

Sponsored by the Union Plus Education Foundation. The program is open to members, spouses and dependent children of unions participating in any of the Union Plus programs. The deadline for 2026 applications is January 31, 2026. Amounts range from $500 to $4000. These one-time cash awards are for study beginning in the Fall of 2026. Students may reapply each year. Create an account to apply today! https://www.unionplus.org/benefits/education/union-plus-scholarships

This is a competitive scholarship. Applicants are evaluated according to academic ability, social awareness, financial need, and appreciation of labor. A GPA of 3.0 or higher is recommended. The required essays can account for up to half of your total score. Scholarship applicants are judged by a committee of impartial post-secondary educators.

AFT Robert G. Porter Scholars Program

To honor Robert G. Porter, the secretary-treasurer of the American Federation of Teachers from 1963 to 1991, the AFT awards four scholarships to accomplished high school students who show outstanding service to their community and an understanding of the role unions can play to create a more just society. Porter was a union activist who dedicated his life to championing the rights of working people, promoting civil rights, and ensuring that the union was a vehicle for fostering the professionalism of our members.

This program offers four, 4-year, $8,000 post-secondary scholarships to students who are dependents of AFT members, as well as 10, one-time $1000 grants to AFT members to assist with their continuing education. The application deadline for students and members is April 24, 2026.

https://www.aft.org/member-benefits/education-learning-opportunities/scholarships/robert-g-porter-scholars-program

Neshaminy Federation of Teachers Book Scholarship

The NFT and NFT-R offer graduating Neshaminy High School seniors the opportunity to win one of three $2000 book scholarships.

Students are asked to submit a one-page essay about how a Neshaminy School District staff member prepared them for or influenced the decisions they have made about their future educational/career plans.

Click here for the scholarship application or they are available on the high school’s Naviance website. Deadline is Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Scholarship Essay Contest

The PA AFL-CIO Scholarship Essay Contest is a chance for students to learn more about the importance of Organized Labor in America. For over a decade, we have awarded thousands of dollars to students furthering their education. Scholarships are offered to students in 2 categories: Graduating High School Seniors (Class of 2026) and All Post-Secondary Students. Scholarship applications will be announced soon. Check this website for more information. Scholarships range from $1000 to $2000. This Scholarship application requires the signature of the NFT president.

Bucks County Central Labor Council Bob Heenan Scholarship Essay

Applicants must be a Bucks County resident and a graduating high school senior of the class of 2026 accepted into a full-time accredited degree program or trade school. The applicant’s parent, legal guardian or grandparent must be a full dues-paying member of an affiliate union of the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO. The award will be one (1) 1st Place Winner: $1,500.00 and Three (3) 2nd Place Winners: $750.00.

Perspective scholars should submit a properly formatted, 500 - 1000 word essay fully addressing one (and only one) of the writing prompts of their choice.

More information about the prompts and submission will be forthcoming.

Deadline is May 26, 2026