The Jefferson Federation of Teachers (JFT) Local #1559 is proud to offer two (2) college or university scholarships annually, honoring Edward Fontaine, the first president of JFT, and Albert Shanker, former AFT President. These gentlemen were two exceptional Union Leaders. Each scholarship is valued at $500 per year for up to four years, totaling $2,000 per recipient.
Please use the link below to apply
https://forms.gle/7gskytiuHUcrVowG8
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be the child of a JFT Local #1559 member with at least three (3) years of continuous membership in good standing at the time of application submission.
Be a high school senior on track to graduate.
Award Announcement
Scholarship winners will be announced at the May 2025 General Membership Meeting. Recipients will be notified via phone and email before the official announcement.
We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and wish all applicants the best of luck!