2011 Union Scholarships

The History of the Scholarship Awards

The New York New Jersey Regional Joint Board of Workers United established the New York Clothing Manufactures Scholarship Fund in January 1973.
Acting in conjunction with employers and manufactures, the Union sought to create a four year college scholarship for children of eligible Union members.

The first award ceremony was held on June 18th 1973.  The scholarship awarded the first recipient $500.00 per year.  In 1979 the scholarship award increased to $750.00 and increased steadily thereafter. In 2000 the fund became $1000.00 per year— and lastly in $1,250.00 in 2003.

So far, 578 scholarships have been awarded since the founding of the program in 1973.  Of the 578 student award winners, 566 have successfully graduated from college.  To find out if your employer participates in the Scholarship program, or to get more details, please talk to your Union Representative.

                                  2011 Scholarship Winners

     Student                   Parent             Local               Employer

Estefania Lazo               Maria Lazo                  250C            Brooks Bros. Ties

Gerry Lourentzatos        Anna Lourentzatos      25               Barney's, New York

Stephanie R. Wong         Mark Wong                  25               Brooks Bros.  Clo.