CWA Joe Beirne Foundation's 2027-2028 Scholarship

LOCAL LEADERS

November 4, 2026

To: CWA Local Presidents

Dear Colleagues:

I am pleased to announce the application process for the CWA Joe Beirne Foundation’s scholarships for the 2027-2028 school year is now open.

The Foundation’s Board of Directors has approved the awarding of 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://survey.alchemer.com/s3/9082864/CWA-Beirne-Scholarship-2027-28.

Please also distribute the link to the scholarship program poster https://cwa-union.org/beirneposter to members and post on local websites to encourage participation.

Full program details can be found on the website at https://cwa-union.org/beirne.                                                                                                                            
As announced last year, 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 launching on November 30, 2026.

This valuable scholarship program is made possible by the funding of CWA locals. For those locals not yet participating in funding the Beirne scholarships, I urge you to do so. Financial arrangements can be made to accommodate your local’s needs.

For more information and assistance, please call (202) 434-1123.

In Unity,

Claude Cummings Jr.
President

c:   Executive Board
CWA National Staff