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The deadline for federal employees or their families to apply for a collegiate scholarship through the Federal Employee Education and Assistance Fund (FEEA) is March 25—less than a month away. Considering applying? Here are answers to common questions:
Who is eligible?
Full or part-time permanent federal civilian or postal workers employed with the federal government for more than three years. Those employees’ children, step-children, legal dependents and their spouses are also eligible to apply.
How much are the scholarship amounts?
Winners will receive scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000.
Is there a list of required documents needed to apply?
Yes, the applicant will need:
-Complete high school or college transcripts (unofficial transcripts accepted)
-One academic, professional or community member recommendation
-An essay
-A list of community service, awards and extracurricular activities
-A copy of federal employee sponsor’s current SF-50 (not required for retired NARFE members)
Where can I find more information?
FEEA has a 15-minute webinar on its website that covers everything an applicant will need. Plus, a link to the scholarship application and more.
NTEU is a founding member of FEEA and proudly sits on the board of this charity dedicated solely to serving federal workers and their families. To learn more about FEEA or contribute, visit FEEA.org.