SCHOLARSHIP update:


MICHAEL WEINER SCHOLARSHIP FOR LABOR STUDIES [DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 10, 2014]

Major League baseball players are honoring the life of former MLBPA Executive Director Michael Weiner through the creation of the Michael Weiner Scholarship for Labor Studies. Awarded by the Major League Baseball Players Trust, this scholarship seeks to recognize and support the efforts of graduate and/or law school students dedicated to improving the lives of workers.

Michael spent 25 years, nearly his entire professional career, with the MLBPA working in support of the Players – past, present and future. Despite being diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor in August of 2012, Michael waged an inspiring battle against his disease as he continued to work on behalf of the Players right up to the time of his passing last November, at the age of 51.

Award: The Players Trust will award up to five $10,000 scholarships annually, beginning January 2015

*The first winners will be notified in January 2015

Requirements: Law students who have a demonstrated interest in, and wish to make a career out of, working in the labor movement and on behalf of workers’ rights

Skills:

  • A strong academic record
  • Demonstrated commitment to the labor movement
  • A strong recommendation from an academic or a labor/workers’ rights practitioner
  • Strong written and oral communication skills

*Preference will be given to those who can demonstrate financial need through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) scores or otherwise

Application: Available @ playerstrust.org/application-form/

Complete details: Available @ playerstrust.org/programs/michael-weiner-scholarship-labor-studies/

Contact: Hillary Caffarone @ 212.826.0809

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