Paul O. Johnson Scholarship
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AFT Local 604 is pleased to offer two $2,000 Paul O. Johnson Scholarships to two deserving public high school seniors who plan to pursue a career in the field of education at any state college or university in Illinois. The scholarships were created in the memory of longtime union activist Paul O. Johnson. Paul became a member of Local 604 on November 9, 1950. He served as vice president of the Local in 1955-56 and was elected president during the 1956-57 term. In 1959, he began a four-year term as vice president of the Illinois Federation of Teachers. Paul went on to serve as president of the IFT from 1963 until 1967, when he once again became President of Local 604. In 1976, when Local 604 (Crest Hill area) and Local 1291 (Lockport area) merged, Paul was elected treasurer of the new Local 604 and served in that capacity until his retirement in 1987.

Local 604 is proud to offer this scholarship in Paul O. Johnson's name. He was a strong and devoted union leader who embodied the true spirit of education and unionism. We trust the scholarship will help to keep alive the values that Paul reflected throughout his life.

Scholarship Rules

  1. Application must be postmarked no later than Monday, March 9, 2009.
  2. Applicant must be a public high school senior.
  3. Applicant must be in the upper half of his/her class.
  4. Parent(s) or guardian must be an AFT Local 604 member in good standing.
  5. Application must include:
    1. copy of ACT and/or SAT test score
    2. transcript from high school
    3. rank in class
    4. statement of family income for 2008 (W-2's)
  6. Applicant must pursue a career in the field of education at a state college or university in Illinois.
  7. All applications will remain confidential.
  8. Scholarships will be presented to the winners upon proof of enrollment at any state college or university in Illinois.
  9. First, second, and third runners-up will be recorded in the event that either or both of the winners are unable to accept the scholarship because of an infraction of the rules.

Application Form

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