UCPEA offers three $1,300 scholarships to dependent children of UCPEA members.
The Sandy Schulte Memorial Scholarship is given in remembrance of UCPEA founding member, Sandy Schulte and is open to dependents of UCPEA members who are high school seniors, at least 17 years old, and will be full-time matriculating students at a 4-year institute of higher education during the 2025-2026 academic year. This $1,300 scholarship is awarded based on academic achievement and community and school involvement. respectively.
The Austin Leadership Scholarship is given in recognition of the leadership of former UConn President Philip Austin, celebrating the outstanding working relationship he fostered with the UCPEA during his tenure. This $1,300 scholarship is open to dependents of UCPEA members who will be full-time matriculating students at UConn during the 2025-2026 academic year and is awarded based on academic achievement and leadership skills displayed in the community and at the University of Connecticut.
The UCPEA Scholarship is open to dependents of UCPEA members who are high school seniors, at least 17 years old, whose planned course of study or training after graduation, includes attendance at a vocational or technical school, community college, or certification program to attain a certification, credential or 2-year degree. This $1,300 scholarship is awarded based on academic achievement and community and school involvement.
Applications are due April 18, 2025. Applications can be accessed at the respective links below.