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Teamsters Local 213
Cal Callahan Memorial Bursary
A bursary, or bursaries, not exceeding $6,000 in total, is awarded, in the fall of each year by the Pipe Line Contractors Association of Canada to a son, daughter, or legal ward of persons who derive their principal income from pipeline construction.
To qualify, the parent or guardian of the applicant must be employed by, or have a history of employment with, a firm that is a Member of the Pipe Line Contractors' Association of Canada. The applicant must be enrolled in first year studies at any recognized Canadian university or college in a program leading to a degree or certificate in any field.
Applications must be submitted to the Executive Committee of the Pipe Line Contractors Association of Canada. The application must be supported by transcripts of high school record, evidence of university or college enrolment, and proof of payment, by no later than September 30th in the applicant's first year of enrolment. Each year, Local 213 offers a $500 Joseph Whiteford Scholarship to a member, spouse or the son or daughter of a member in good standing with Local 213.
Applicants must:
- be a full-time student attending a post-secondary university, college or institute, or be in Grade 11 or 12
- have strong academic standing and be able to demonstrate financial need
Applications should be submitted in writing and contain:
- the purpose of the applicant’s education (goals)
- an explanation of the need for financial assistance
- a transcript of marks for the last semester or school period
- name of the member, spouse or parent who is a Teamster member in good standing; that member's social insurance number and place of employment (whether full time or part time)
- the applicant’s social insurance number; his or her place of employment if employed, and whether full time or part time
- details of all other bursaries or scholarships won by the applicant