Student Scholarships Available

APALA is providing a limited number of scholarships to students and young workers to attend Generations United, Organizing for Change. 

To apply for the scholarship, you can download the form or fill out the application on-line.  The scholarship will assist recipients with travel costs and hotel accommodations.  We are no longer accepting scholarship applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When is the application deadline?

The application deadline has been extended to June 8, 2009.

2. Who should apply for scholarships?

Student activists and young workers that are committed to fight for workers, immigrant and civil rights.

3. How will applicants be evaluated and selected?

A selection committee will evaluate all applications.  Applicants that have experience in labor issues, student or community organizing will be given a higher priority for scholarships.  Additionally, students that have an interest in the labor movement will also be given due consideration.   

4. When will applicants be informed of decisions?

Applicants will be informed by the end of the first week of June.  Our hope is that this will provide applicants the necessary time to secure their transportation to the convention.

5. What does the scholarship cover?

The scholarship will cover transportation costs (up to $200 in airfare) and a shared hotel room for two or three nights at Bally's.

Once applicants are selected, APALA will coordinate to reimburse students for travel costs and book hotel rooms on behalf of applicants.

6. What costs are students responsible for?

Students are responsible for their registration fee ($30), ground transportation and some meals.

7. What does my registration fee cover?

Registration fee covers materials, APALA membership, continental breakfast on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and admission to the Convention Gala on Friday evening, dinner included.

Students at APALA's Organizing Institute