California Grocers Association

Scholarship Name: California Grocers Association Foundation College Scholarship Program
Description: Each year the California Grocers Association (CGA) awards scholarships to children of employees of member organizations (you can find a complete list of these stores on the CGA website) through their College Scholarship Program. There are 239 scholarships in all, which total more than $300,000. Each scholarship is named for an outstanding grocer from major markets throughout California. The CGA also administers scholarships on behalf of supermarkets like Albertsons and Super A foods, that range from $1,000 to $5,000 each. To qualify for any of these awards, students must be in good academic standing and have proven leadership ability.
Award: $1,000 – $2,000
Awards per Year: 239
Award is Open to: Undergraduate Students
Major/Field of Study: Open
How to Apply/Contact: Full instructions for applying for a scholarship from the CGA Educational Foundation can be found here.
See Also: Scholarships based on Parent Affiliations

Union Plus

Scholarship Name: Union Plus Education Foundation Scholarship
Description: Union Plus is part of a benefits organization provided by the AFL-CIO. Dependents of any current or retired union member who participates in a Union Plus program in eligible for these scholarships, ranging from $500 to $2,000. The scholarship review committee, which is made up of post-secondary educators from various fields and disciplines, is looking for applicants with academic achievement, and a commitment to social awareness. While the scholarship is fairly competitive (they receive more than 5,000 applications every year), it is also versatile: students can use the scholarship awards for four-year colleges, community colleges and trade schools.
Award: up to $2,000
Awards per Year: Varies
Award is Open to: Undergraduate Students
Major/Field of Study: Open
How to Apply/Contact: The scholarship application is available for download from the Union Plus website.
See Also: Scholarships Based on Parent Affiliations, Scholarships for Trade and Vocational School, Scholarships for Community College