Scholarships & Grants

Joe Beirne Scholarship Program
The Foundation’s Board of Directors has approved the awarding of sixteen (16) partial college scholarships of $4,000 each for two years. Eligible for the scholarships are CWA members, their spouses, children, and grandchildren, including the dependents of retired, laid-off, or deceased members. Applications will be available solely online for submission on the Foundation’s website at https://cwa-union.org/beirne-application.
Full program details can be found on the website at: https://cwa-union.org/pages/beirne.
The Foundation’s Board of Directors also approved the addition of one (1) new scholarship in the name of “Addie Brinkley RMC Lifetime Member Scholarship” for the sole use of RMC Lifetime members, their spouses, their dependents or their grandchildren in the amount of $4,000 annually for up to two years. RMC President Gwen Parker will be distributing a notice to the RMC Lifetime members with the details of the process once it has been established with the goal of an official launch in November 2026.

2026-2027
Sandra L. Oncay
Memorial Scholarship
AVAILABLE NOW!!!
CWA LOCAL 1085 ANNUAL YOUTH ORGANIZATION GRANT WINNERS
2026- 2027 CWA Local 1085 Annual Youth Organization Grant applications available NOW!!
Who can apply?
- Present members of CWA Local 1085 only can apply on behalf of a youth organization in which their immediate family member is actively enrolled.
- Funds must be used directly towards youth programs, classes, or events within the state of New Jersey.
- Sports Leagues, scouting groups, creative organizations, and other youth organizations can receive this grant. An individual cannot be the recipient of this grant.
- This grant is intended to help improve the overall organization and the youth it serves.
More information can be found in the application below! Fill out and return via email to: [email protected]
Feel free to mail, fax or drop off your completed application to our CWA Local 1085 union office located at 207 Hollydell Drive, Sewell, NJ 08080
FAX # 856-269-4435
BE SURE TO NOT CREATE RUN ON SENTENCES ON ONE LINE WHEN COMPOSING THE "USE OF FUNDS" DESCRIPTION.
DEADLINE JULY 31, 2026
CWA Local 1085 Youth Organization Grant 2023 Winner Proof of Life
