Scholarship Opportunity

New Hampshire AFL-CIO Linda Horan Scholarship

Offered by New Hampshire AFL-CIO

An annual essay scholarship for members of affiliated local unions and their spouses, children, grandchildren, stepchildren, or legal wards pursuing undergraduate college or recognized trade-school education.

EssayRequired
RenewableNo
Grade LevelHigh School Senior, College Student

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Application Timeline

Important application dates

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2026 Scholarship Cycle

OpensTo Be Announced
DeadlineAugust 21, 2026

Eligibility

  • Be a member in good standing of an NH AFL-CIO-affiliated union, or the member's spouse, child, grandchild, stepchild, or legal ward.
  • The qualifying union member must live or work in New Hampshire.
  • Provide proof of fall 2026 undergraduate enrollment in a college, community college, university, or recognized trade school if selected.

Requirements

  • Submit a completed application verified by a local union official.
  • Provide two copies of a 750–1,000-word essay on the published labor topic.
  • Avoid identifying the union member or union within the essay because identifying wording is redacted.

How to Apply

  1. 1Obtain the application from the local union or NH AFL-CIO.
  2. 2Have the union official verify the application.
  3. 3Write and proofread the required labor-focused essay.
  4. 4Deliver the application and two essay copies by the deadline.

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