Great news, members: the UFCW Charity Foundation, a subset of the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union, is now accepting scholarship applications for 2026!

For more than 50 years, the UFCW Charity Foundation has offered scholarships to UFCW members or their immediate family members who want to further their education and demonstrate a commitment to their communities and UFCW values. Since 1958, the fund has distributed more than $2 million in scholarships!

In 2026, the UFCW Charity Foundation will award several scholarships of up to $12,000 to UFCW members or their unmarried dependents under the age of 20. Recipients will receive $3,000 in annual payments for up to 4 years while enrolled in an accredited college or university.

How To Apply

Any member who has been active since January 1, 2025 is eligible to apply. The children and/or dependents of active members are also eligible to apply if they are unmarried and under the age of 20 on May 24, 2026.

To apply for the UFCW Charity Foundation Scholarship, visit the UFCW Charity Foundation website and complete all steps. All applications must be submitted by May 10, 2026.

Good luck to all who apply! If you have any questions, please email cfscholarship@ufcw.org or fill out the contact form on the scholarship website.