CWA Local 1040 Announces the Carolyn C. Wade Memorial Scholarship Fund!

We are proud to announce the Carolyn C. Wade Memorial Scholarship Fund opportunity for our members! These scholarships honor Carolyn C. Wade, President Emeritus of CWA Local 1040, who worked tirelessly throughout her life to advance labor and build our Local into the powerhouse that it is today!

Applicants will have a chance to win one of four $1,000 scholarships or one of ten $500 book scholarships. To be eligible, applicants must be a member of CWA Local 1040 or a dependent of a member. They also must be enrolled in an institution of higher learning for the 2025-2026 academic school year. All recipients will be required to show proof enrollment upon notification and no later than January 30, 2026. 

Winners will be selected through a random drawing at our 41st annual convention in October. All applications must be in possession of the Local's Education Committee by October 15, 2025. 

For more information and to access the complete application, please click the file link below. Best of luck to everyone!