Union News & Announcements

Once again, the Boston Newspaper Guild is offering 5 college scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each to eligible immediate family (as defined in our CBA) of Boston Newspaper Guild members. BNG members must be in good standing (union dues current).

The application process will be the same as previous years and required will be:

* a brief letter of interest from the student, citing his/her relationship to a BNG member
* proof of acceptance to or enrollment at an accredited 2 or 4 year college or university

The deadline for the 2008 BNG College Scholarships will be 5pm on Monday, June 9, 2008.

The winners will be chosen by lottery on Tuesday, June 10, 2008. Winners will be announced and contacted immediately by the Union.

We are proud to announce that the Executive Committee officers and Governing Board delegates have decided to name one of the five scholarships in memory of our longtime Boston Globe colleague and labor reporter, Diane Lewis.

Please send your letter of interest and proof of acceptance or enrollment to:

The Boston Newspaper Guild College Scholarship program draws many applicants each year, so be sure to get your application in by the deadline.

March 14, 2008