UHP offers scholarships for our members in good standing (and their high school and college dependents), now available online.
Please complete an application online follow instructions for submission.
I recommend that you requested transcripts ahead of time, the process can take some time and may cause disqualification for your application.
Incomplete applications and applications submitted after due date will not be accepted.
The scholarship deadline is Monday, Feb. 28, at 5 p.m.
Please send questions to lizscholarship3837@gmail.com.
—In solidarity, Liz Figueroa, VP for membership activities
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