Two people affiliated with the Boilermakers union were among those awarded 2025 Union Plus scholarships. Camryn G. Burgener, whose father, Dustin Burgener is a member of Local 83 (Kansas City, Missouri), and Robert W. Hodge, who is a member of Local 104 (Seattle), each received a $1,000 scholarship.
Union Plus awarded scholarships to 193 students representing 38 unions. Since the program began in 1991, Union Plus has awarded more than $5.9 million in educational funding to more than 4,200 union members, their spouses and dependent children. The selection process is exceptionally competitive. This year, 6,213 applications were received from 69 unions across the U.S. and Canada.
Applications for 2026 Union Plus Scholarships are open, and the deadline to apply is Jan. 31, 2026. More information, rules and the online application are available at https://www.unionplus.org/benefits/education/union-plus-scholarships
How to apply for 2026 Boilermaker scholarships
Know someone who should apply for a 2026 Boilermaker scholarship? Visit scholarships.boilermakers.org for full instructions, eligibility requirements and the online application form. The 2026 applications open Jan. 1, 2026.
