Nellie Stone Johnson Scholarship deadline is May 31

May 6, 2014 by
Nellie Stone Johnson had a distinguished record of public service in support of the advancement of minority concerns, the rights of workers and equal opportunities for all people.

Nellie Stone Johnson had a distinguished record of public service in support of the advancement of minority concerns, the rights of workers and equal opportunities for all people.

The postmark deadline for students to apply for a Nellie Stone Johnson Scholarship in the 2014-15 academic year has been extended to May 31.

The fund awards scholarships ranging from $500 to $2,000 to minority students from union families who attend or plan to attend a technical college, community college or university in the MnSCU system. To be eligible a scholarship applicant must be a racial minority and a union member or be the child, grandchild or spouse of a union member.

Scholarships are given each year to students who enroll in two year, undergraduate or graduate programs. Scholarships may be renewed for up to two years for community or technical college programs, up to four years for students working toward a bachelor’s degree and two years for those enrolled in a master’s program.

Applications and additional information are available at nelliestone.org, or by calling 651-738-1404.

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Ellison to give keynote at Nellie Stone Johnson scholarship fundraiser

February 4, 2014 by
Nellie Stone Johnson had a distinguished record of public service in support of the advancement of minority concerns, the rights of workers and equal opportunities for all people.

Nellie Stone Johnson had a distinguished record of public service in support of the advancement of minority concerns, the rights of workers and equal opportunities for all people.

U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison will give the keynote address at the 2014 Nellie Stone Johnson Scholarship Dinner and Silent Auction at the Prom Center in Oakdale March 27.

The Nellie Stone Johnson Scholarship Fund, named after a lifelong crusader for social justice, labor rights and higher education in Minnesota, awards scholarships to students of color from union families who attend or plan to attend a school in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system.

In 2013, the fund awarded scholarships ranging from $500 to $2,000 to 21 students.

The March 27 fundraiser will begin with a social hour at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. The Prom Center is located at 484 Inwood Ave., Oakdale. Tickets are $65 or $490 for a table of eight.

To purchase tickets, mail a check payable to “Nellie Stone Scholarship” to Nellie Stone Johnson Scholarship Program, P.O. Box 40309, St. Paul, MN 55104. Be sure to indicate how many tickets or tables are being purchased.

The scholarship fund also is accepting donations to its silent auction from individuals and unions. Donations are tax deductible.

To make a donation, deliver or send items to Rodney Rowe, Education Minnesota, 41 Sherburne Ave., St. Paul, MN 55103; or to Chas Martin, AFSCME Council 5, 300 Hardman Ave. S, South St. Paul, MN 55075.

For more information go to www.nelliestone.org/nsj-scholarship-dinner, or contact Mitch Franklin at 612-331-6668 or mfranklin@fmcs.gov.

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Apply now for Nellie Stone Johnson scholarships

March 27, 2013 by
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Applications for the annual Nellie Stone Johnson Scholarship, available to minority students from union families, will be accepted through May 1.

The scholarships range from $500 to $2,000. To be eligible, students must attend or plan on attending one of the 31 technical colleges, community colleges or state universities in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) system. Eligibility also requires the applicant to be a racial minority and a union member or be the child, grandchild or spouse of a union member.

Scholarships are given each year to students who enroll in two year, undergraduate or graduate programs. Scholarships may be renewed for up to two years for community or technical college programs, up to four years for students working toward a bachelor’s degree, and two years for those enrolled in a master’s program.

Applications and additional information about the scholarship are available online at www.nelliestone.org, or by calling 651-738-1404.

The scholarship program honors Nellie Stone Johnson, a long-time member of the MnSCU system’s board. The endowment is a permanent reminder of Nellie’s contributions to civil rights, human rights and the rights of workers. Monies come from private sources, including alumni, labor unions, company foundations, friends and other supporters.

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