Fredna S. White Memorial Scholarship Program
The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) proudly announces “The Fredna S. White Memorial Scholarship Program”. The Fredna S. White Memorial Scholarship Program is named in honor of Fredna S. White, an AFGE trailblazer and champion of human, civil, worker’s, and women’s rights. As an AFGE leader, Fredna served as the chair of the AFGE National Human Rights Committee and the National Women’s Advisory Coordinator for District 10. Fredna was the first woman to serve as president of AFGE Local 1822 in Waco, Texas, and was an active retiree member of the AFGE National VA Council.
Award Overview
These Scholarships are set at $1000 for one year of academic study at an accredited college or university and will be awarded annually to 20 recipients for their exemplary academic achievement, personal accomplishment, and record of community service and engagement.
These Scholarships are not renewable, but applicants may apply every year they are eligible, whether or not they have received an award in the past. The majority of scholarships are awarded for undergraduate study, with occasional awards for graduate study. Scholarship winners should refer to IRS publication 970 for more information on any potential tax implications of scholarships.
*Scholarship funds may be used for tuition and fees only*
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Fredna S. White Memorial Scholarship Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Identify as a woman.
- Be a full-time, part-time, or intermittent civilian federal employee who is also a member (active/retiree/special affiliate) of AFGE OR a relative of an AFGE member. Eligible relatives include:
- Women-identifying children or legal dependents of full-time, part-time, or intermittent federal civilian employees who are members (active/retiree/special affiliate) of AFGE. Dependents must be under the age of 25 and unmarried to be eligible.
- Women-identifying spouses of full-time, part-time, or intermittent civilian federal employees who are members (active/retiree/special affiliate) of AFGE.
- Women-identifying children or grandchildren of members (active/retiree/special affiliate) of AFGE.
- Attend or be planning to attend an accredited institution of higher learning for an undergraduate or graduate degree. Children, grandchildren, dependents, or spouses applying for support must be enrolled or planning to enroll full-time in their academic program. Federal employee applicants may study part-time.
- AFGE members (active/retiree/special affiliate), either applying directly or serving as a sponsor, must currently meet AFGE’s definition of a member in good standing.
- Have a 3.0 or higher cumulative, unweighted grade point average.
Selection Criterion
Scholarship selection committee members consider the following factors in ranking and recommending applicants:
- Applicant’s record of academic and personal achievements
- Applicant’s record of community service and engagements
- The substance and quality of applicant’s writing throughout the application
The selection process consists of two rounds. In the first round, a committee representing an array of sectors and professions go through and score applications. In the second round, the committee does another review of the top scoring applications to ensure we have a broadly diverse group of finalists.
Application Instructions
Fill out and submit the application here.
To be considered, the following information must be submitted into the application portal by the application deadline:
- Complete high school or college transcripts (unofficial transcripts accepted)
- Application essay
- A list of community service, awards, and extracurricular activities
- The applicant’s or the applicant’s sponsor’s current AFGE Membership ID# for verification of Membership Status.
Application Deadline: Thursday, March 24, 2022, at 3:00pm EST
