Barnstable Municipal Employee Association (BMEA) Family Scholarship

The BMEA Family Scholarship is a $5,000 award established to support the academic aspirations of immediate family members of our organization. This scholarship recognizes the value of education and celebrates the importance of family by assisting in covering college-related expenses.  In 2025, BMEA voted to create a scholarship to help provide financial aid to its members. This aid will continue if approved by the membership paid for by our union dues.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

  1. Be an immediate family member (spouse, child, or sibling) of a current member of BMEA.
  2. Be enrolled or planning to enroll (within current year) in a full-time undergraduate program at an accredited college or university.
  3. Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (if already enrolled in college) or demonstrate strong academic potential in high school.
  4. Submit a completed application by the stated deadline.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit the following:

  1. Completed Application Form
  2. Personal Essay: A 500-word essay on one of the following topics:
  • “How my family’s values have shaped my academic and career goals.”
  • “The role of education in creating positive change in my community.”
  1. Official Transcript (high school or college).
  2. Letter of Recommendation from a teacher, counselor, or community leader.
  3. Proof of Relationship to the association members (e.g., birth certificate, marriage license, etc.).

Selection Process

The recipient will be chosen based on academic achievements, the quality of their essay, and their demonstrated potential to contribute positively to their community. The award will be disbursed directly to the recipient’s college or university to assist with tuition and related expenses.

Selection Process will include a full review and vote from BMEA Board of Directors. If any Officers or Stewards have a personal or financial interest in the applicant, they shall recuse themselves from the discussion or vote.

Based upon the number of Applications submitted, Selection Process may take multiple meetings; winner will need most votes by voting members.

Awarding

Member family members who are awarded the scholarship will be notified via phone call. Decision will also be communicated to membership at Quarterly meeting. Members who did not win will not be notified individually.

 

BMEA Scholarship Application Form – YEAR 2025

 

Applicant Information

  • Full Name: ________________________________________________
  • Date of Birth: ______________________________________________
  • Email: ____________________________________________________
  • Phone: ____________________________________________________
  • Address: __________________________________________________

BMEA Member Information

 

  • Name of Member: __________________________________________
  • Relationship to Applicant: ____________________________________
  • Position (with Town): ________________________________________

Educational Information

  • Current School or College: __________________________________
  • Intended College/University: ________________________________
  • Major/Field of Study: ______________________________________
  • Expected Start Date (must be within current year): _________________

 

Essay Selection

Please indicate the essay topic you are submitting: AND be sure to include it in your submission.

 

______ “How my family’s values have shaped my academic and career goals.”

 

 

______ “The role of education in creating positive change in my community.”

 

 

CHECK LIST

  • Completed Application Form
  • Personal Essay: A 500-word essay on the topic of your choice
  • Official Transcript (high school or college).
  • Letter of Recommendation from a teacher, counselor, or community leader.
  • Proof of Relationship to the association members (e.g., birth certificate, marriage license, etc.).