Every year, A&R awards scholarships to qualifying children of A&R/AFT Local 4200 members or children of former A&R members who are now members of the A&R Retiree Chapter. This year we have stepped up to 17 total A&R scholarships (you can also find the Scholarship apps for AFT-CT and the CT AFL-CIO under the Resources tab above).
Ten (10) in the amount of $1,500 each for 2025 high school graduates/seniors who have been accepted to and will be entering a post-secondary educational institution.
Five (5) awards in the amount of $1,500 each will go to post secondary students who are continuing their education.
One will receive a $2,500 Harry Zilber Scholarship Award presented in recognition of community service activities. The name of the Zilber Award winner is displayed at the A&R Headquarters on a commemorative plaque.
One of the applicants will receive a $2,500 Mike Winkler Scholarship in honor of our former A&R President & Vice President who served as an A&R officer from 1999-2013
If you have a qualifying child who is continuing their education and wishes to apply for a scholarship, please complete the application and return it to the A&R Office by the March 28, 2025 deadline. There are also
2025 A&R Scholarship Application (MS Word)
2025 A&R Scholarship Application (pdf)
2025 AFT Connecticut Scholarships (the 2025 AFT-CT scholarships are not yet available, check back periodically)
- The George C. Springer Scholarship is for AFT Connecticut members; and
- The Sharon Palmer Scholarship is for members' spouses or domestic partners or children of members.