Scholarships

IBEW Local 953 awards five $500 scholarships to children of our members as well as recommends a candidate for the CVTC Foundation scholarship.

IBEW LOCAL 953 SCHOLARSHIPS

 

To apply simply, print and complete the scholarship application form and return it to us with a 500 word essay on: "Why should I buy union-made, American products?"

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Print the scholarship application. »

Please send your application form and essay to:
IBEW Local 953 • PO Box 3005 • Eau Claire, WI 54702

The form and essay must be received by
November 23rd.

The scholarships awarded will be randomly drawn by the Executive Board at the annual meeting. Winners will be notified by mail. The essay is only an obligation to apply for the scholarship. Throughout the year, the essays will be published in the IBEW Local 953's newsletter.

PAST RECIPENTS

 

Chelsea Begeman
Daughter of Anthony Begeman from Xcel Energy

Ian Begeman
Son of Anthony Begeman from Xcel Energy

David Fuchs
Son of Daniel Fuchs from Taylor Electric

Zachary Lahti
Son of Robert Lahti from IBEW Local 953 Staff

Marc Mysliwiec
Son of Jean Mysliwiec from MJ Electric

 

CVTC Scholarship

 

Chippewa Valley Technical College Foundation Scholarship is for students that are enrolled in the Electrical Power Distribution Program at CVTC. The CVTC teachers recommendation, along with IBEW Local Union 953's Executive Board, determine the best candidate in the spring of every year.

PAST Recipient

 

IBEW Scholarship Recipent

CVTC Foundation Scholarship 2011
Recipient - Dustin Zak

The Chippewa Valley Technical College Foundation Scholarship presentation was made at the CVTC Foundation Scholarship Luncheon in the spring of 2011. Instructor and Local 953 President Emeritus, Bernie Pagenkopf, presented IBEW Local Union 953's $500 scholarship to winner Dustin Zak, a student at CVTC enrolled in the Electrical Power Distribution Program. Congratulations Dustin!