Dependents of Boilermaker members are eligible for scholarships of up to $5,000. Beginning in 2022, the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers awards up to $100,000 worth of scholarships to dependents of members, including those in Canada and the U.S.
Boilermaker scholarships are open to high school seniors who will be entering their first year of academic study at a degree-granting, accredited college or university within one year of their high school graduation and are dependents of Boilermaker members in good standing (includes son, daughter, legally adopted child or dependent of a member in good standing).
Scholarship awards are based upon a variety of factors, including academic achievement, extra-curricular and outside school activities, career goals, and performance on a typed essay.
Scholarship candidates must submit the following:
- The completed online Scholarship Application; (available January 1st)
- proof of relationship or dependency to a Boilermaker member;
- the results from their SAT and/or ACT test scores (for U.S. citizens only, optional);
- the applicant's high school transcript; and
- a 350 word (minimum) to 500 word (maximum) typed essay on the following topic:
“Why should someone consider a career as a union Boilermaker?”
Interview a Boilermaker (active member or retired). Ask them why they chose a career as a union Boilermaker, ask them to describe a highlight in their career, and ask them what they would say to a young person who is considering a career in the trade. Utilizing your interview, your own experience, and other sources, why should someone consider a career as a union Boilermaker?
Applications for the 2026 awards will be available online at the end of this year and will be accepted from January 1 to March 1, 2026. Applications submitted after the March 1, 2026 deadline cannot be considered.
Some local lodges have their own scholarship programs. Scholarships are also available through the Union Plus credit card program and some state and regional labor councils. For information on their scholarships, contact these organizations directly.
Winners of the 2026 International Executive Council Scholarship Awards
- Edward Power Scholarship Award
Ellie Nöel — daughter of David Nöel, Local 73 — $5,000
- Charles A. Jones Scholarship Award
Julia Marie Dunning — daughter of Kevin Dunning, Local 83 — $5,000
- Cole Russell Brege — son of Russell Brege, Local D500 – $1,000
- Robert Joseph Buchheit – son of Robert F. Buchheit, Local 154 – $1,000
- Laci Leigh Ciletti – daughter of Leo Ciletti, Local 154 – $3,500
- Alex James David Coin – son of David Christopher Coin, Local D27 – $3,000
- Isabella Lauren Costello – daughter of Larry Laracy, Local 146 – $1,000
- Layla Jayde Croke – daughter of Danny Croke, Local 146 – $1,000
- Layla Rose Delo – daughter of Marcus Delo, Local 169 – $1,000
- Braxton Dennis – son of Larry Dennis, Local 667 – $1,000
- Autumn Lynn Elliott – daughter of Shane Elliott, Local 73 – $1,000
- Trystan Jefferson Vecida Falcon – son of Florentino Falcon, Local 146 – $1,000
- Karehl Felisilda – daughter of Peter Paul Felisilda, Local D359 – $1,000
- Mya Rae Mabel Fell – daughter of Michael Fell, Local 128 – $1,000
- Aiden Alessandro Fernandez – son of Moises Fernandez, Local 5 – $4,100
- Josey Gayle Hall – daughter of Bill Hall, Local 40 – $4,000
- Ian Hong – son of Changwoo Hong, Local 146 – $3,000
- Sadie Emmarose Hutsell – daughter of Calem Hutsell, Local 83 – $2,500
- Violet Grace Kokulak – daughter of John Kokulak, Local 28 – $3,000
- Joëlle Julie LeBlond – daughter of Vincent LeBlond, Local 73 – $1,000
- Landen Jon-Thomas Lundegreen – son of Marshall Lundegreen, Local 363 – $1,000
- Sara Lynn MacKenzie – daughter of Gerald MacKenzie, Local D454 – $1,000
- River Isabella MacNeil – daughter of Mark MacNeil, Local 73 – $3,000
- Jeff McLaughlin – son of Joel McLaughlin, Local 73 – $1,000
- Reese Hudson McDonnell – son of Lucas McDonnell, Local 359 – $1,000
- Jaydee Lynn Melton – daughter of Joseph Melton, Local 363 – $3,100
- Breanna Meredith – daughter of William Meredith, Local 40 – $1,000
- RyAnn Nicole Miglieri – daughter of Leonard Miglieri, Local 107 – $1,000
- Davin Morgan – stepson of Jeffrey Smith, Local 900 – $1,000
- Addison Kay Mullins – daughter of Charles Mullins Jr., Local 667 – $3,000
- Madison Malinda Nemeth – daughter of Charlie Nemeth, Local 359 – $1,000
- Taylor Saige Nelson – daughter of Weston Nelson, Local 108 – $3,100
- Kathryn Leah Olson – daughter of Alger Olson, Local 696 – $3,000
- Autumn Pamer – daughter of Gregory Pamer, Local 744 – $1,000
- Isabelle Amanda Peters-Lepitre – daughter of Kyle Lepitre, Local 359 – $2,000
- Scarlett C. Paul – daughter of Phillip Paul, Local 1 – $1,000
- Nayleen Marie Ramos – daughter of Nelly Santiago, Local 1851 – $4,100
- Elise Kathleen Reid – stepdaughter of Brent Gaunt, Local 83 – $4,000
- Victoria Valentina Salazar – daughter of Felix Miguel Salazar, Local 146 – $1,000
- Kenadie Marie Saylor – daughter of Brad Saylor, DNCL – $1,000
- Brooke Elizabeth Slade – daughter of Lewis Slade, Local 154 – $2,500
- Katelyn Stewart – daughter of Kevin Stewart, Local 363 – $3,100
- Hunter Townsend – son of Harold Townsend, Local 667 – $1,000
- Kaydence Catherina Anita VanDamme – daughter of Travis VanDamme, Local 128 – $1,000
- Kyanna Rose VanLanen – daughter of Michael VanLanen, Local 487 – $2,500
- Kenslee Grace Viar – daughter of Kenneth Viar, Local 45 – $3,000
- Abriana Danae Wells – daughter of Jarod Wells, Local 158 – $2,500
- Claire Nicole Whitley – daughter of John Whitley, Local 40 – $3,000
Winners of the Local Lodge 105 Scholarships selected by the International Scholarship Committee:
- Randy Eckman — son of Randy Eckman — $4,000
In selecting these winners, the members of the Scholarship Committee were highly impressed with their excellent grades throughout high school, their many achievement awards, their participation in many extracurricular activities, and their well-written essays.
Union Plus Credit Card offers scholarships
The Union Plus Credit Card Scholarship Program is open to members of unions that are participating in the credit card program, their spouses, and dependent children attending or planning to attend a four-year college or university, community college, technical college, or trade school.
Union Plus Credit Card Scholarship Program applications are available beginning in September. Applications can be downloaded from the Union Plus website. Or, applicants can clearly print their name, return address, telephone number, and international union affiliation on a postcard and send it to: Union Plus Scholarship Program, P. O. Box 34800, Washington DC 20043-4800.
Application deadline is January 31. Award winners will be announced on May 31. However, due to the high volume of applications, only winners will receive notification.
All members are eligible to apply regardless of whether they carry a Union Plus Credit Card.
