Scholarships
Learn about scholarship opportunties available to UPW families.
Supporting the Next Generation of Leaders
Jimmy Toledo Scholarship
The UPW Foundation launched the James “Jimmy” Toledo Scholarship in 2024 as a testament to the enduring legacy of a revered union leader and advocate for workers’ rights in Hawai’i. This scholarship aims to support the educational aspirations of United Public Workers member dependents, fostering the next generation of leaders and thinkers in the labor movement.
Stay tuned for the announcement of the 2026 Jimmy Toledo Scholarship in early 2026.
AFSCME Family Scholarship
As a member of UPW, you also receive AFSCME member benefits. Each year, the AFSCME Family Scholarship Program awards ten $2,000 renewable scholarships to graduating high school seniors. Applicants must be a graduating high school senior whose parent or guardian is a full dues-paying member of AFSCME.
The 2026 scholarship deadline is December 31, 2025.