Home » William B. Ruggles Right to Work Scholarship » Online Scholarship Application
 

The William B. Ruggles Right to Work Scholarship honors the esteemed Texas journalist who coined the phrase “Right to Work” and contributed greatly to the movement’s advancement. A $2,000 scholarship is awarded annually to the student who exemplifies the dedication to principle and high journalistic standards of the late Mr. Ruggles.

WHO MAY APPLY

Officers, directors and employees of the National Institute for Labor Relations Research, the National Right to Work Committee, Members of the Selection Review Committee and their families are not eligible.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTION

The scholarship is awarded on the basis of scholastic ability and a demonstrated interest in the work of the Institute. Applicants must also:

  1. Demonstrate potential for the successful completion of the educational requirements in an accredited journalism program by submitting a transcript or copy of acceptance letter from the school you are or will attend;

  2. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of voluntary unionism and the economic and social problems of compulsory unionism by submitting an essay of approximately 500 words.

SELECTION PROCESS

After an initial review of the applicants by Institute staff, a Selection Review Committee of three or more independent reviewers and representatives of the Institute will review the essays and recommend the first, second and third-best essays to the Institute’s Board of Directors. At its annual meeting in April, the Board will consider the recommendations of the Selection committee and Institute staff and then make its final decision. If, in the opinion of the Board, no applicant meets all the criteria, a recipient will not be selected.

The scholarship will be paid to the institution of higher learning which the recipient plans to attend, and the recipient will be required to provide a copy of his/her transcript from that institution at the end of the academic year.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

A total application consists of three parts:

  1. A completed formal application;
  2. A copy of the most up-to-date transcript of grades;
  3. A typewritten essay of approximately 500 words clearly demonstrating an interest in, and knowledge of, the Right to Work principle.

Applications must be received between October1 and December 31.

All submissions must be postmarked by December 31.

ALL APPLICATIONS AND TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO:
Future Teachers Scholarships
National Institute for Labor Relations Research
5211 Port Royal Road, Suite 510 Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 321-9606 research@nilrr.org

Online Application: Academic Year 2008-09

Name: (Title, First, Middle Initial, Last)

E-Mail Address:

Date of Birth: (Month, Day, Year)
,  19

Permanent Address:

School Address:

Home Telephone Number (include area code):

Daytime Telephone Number (include area code):

Academic Information

College or University Currently Attending:

College or University To Which Scholarship Would Apply:

Major/Subject Area:

Current Class Standing:

Year in School to which Scholarship Would Apply:

Current Cumulative Grade Point Average:

Activities: List any professional work experiences, extracurricular activities, and/or awards and honors

Postgraduate Plans:

List two references (exclusive of relatives and fellow students) who are most familiar with your abilities and goals and/or experience in the field of education.

Reference #1 - Name, Address & Phone


Reference #2 - Name, Address & Phone

Essay

Paste your application essay into the text box below:

Certification

I certify that the information provided on this application and all supplemental forms is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I further certify that if I am chosen as a scholarship recipient, I will use those funds only for expenses related to my education in an institution of higher learning in the United States, and I will provide a transcript at the end of the school year for which the scholarship will apply.

Initials:

Date:

Note: This application will not be processed until an official transcript is received.


‹ The William B. Ruggles Right to Work ScholarshipupWilliam Ruggle’s Labor Day editorial on the Right to Work ›

National Institute for Labor Relations Research
5211 Port Royal Road, Suite 510
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 321-9606 Fax: (703) 321-7342
research@nilrr.org