Les Best Scholarship

The Les Best Scholarship Program helps OCSEA members and their families pay for college education. A total of $12,000 is awarded annually for each academic year. The application process is open January 1 and closes at the end of April annually. 

How To Apply

Required materials include:

• The Les Best Scholarship application, completed and signed.
• An official copy of the applicant’s acceptance letter to a union apprenticeship program, vocational school, or an accredited college or university for undergraduate studies.
• A 500-1,000-word essay on a new topic each year.
• An official high school transcript or an official college transcript, whichever is applicable. (Only required for the Dependent College/Vocational scholarship).
• The results of the applicant’s Scholastic Aptitude Test or American College Test (Graduating high school seniors only. Not applicable for students enrolling in vocational, trade, or technical schools).
• The academic/professional reference form completed and signed.
• The application period begins Jan. 1 of each year.

This annual fund grants educational financial assistance scholarships to active, dues-paying OCSEA members, their dependent children and spouses.

Les Best Scholarships are awarded in three categories:

Dependents’ College/Vocational Scholarship

For undergraduate students entering or already enrolled full-time in a college or university, or students entering or enrolled in a full-time vocational, trade, or technical school, or union apprenticeship. Four $2,000 scholarships OR three $2,000 scholarships and two $1,000 scholarships.

Members’ College Scholarship

For active members who are full-time or part-time undergraduate students, or who will begin classes in the fall; either two $1,000 scholarships OR four $500 scholarships.

Spouses’ College Scholarship

For active members’ spouses who are full-time or part-time undergraduate students, or who will begin classes in the fall; either two $1,000 scholarships OR four $500 scholarships.