ICWUC is committed to supporting your educational and professional growth. Through exclusive scholarship opportunities and education benefit programs, you and your family can access affordable pathways to higher education, skills development, and career advancement.
In addition to educational benefit programs, ICWUC proudly sponsors the Walter L. Mitchell Scholarship, which provides financial assistance to children of eligible ICWUC/UFCW members pursuing higher education.
Explore the available options below to find the program that best aligns with your goals and future plans.
Edvance Union College Benefit
College is a part of your ICWUC membership!
We’ve partnered with Edvance to bring ICWUC families a college benefit. This benefit is available to you AND your family – including your spouse, children of any age, grandkids and dependents.
Discounted tuition at colleges across the country – up to 40% off – with over 200 programs to choose from. Certificates, diplomas, associate degrees, bachelor’s degree, and even graduate degrees are available. 100% online and can be taken part-time, so it fits around your shift.
No cost to explore. Someone from Edvance will help you figure out what actually fits.
Learn more here.
EBS College Union Benefit
Affordable College Programs for ICWUC Families Through Our EBS Partnership
Through the ICWUC College Benefit, provided by EBS, members and their eligible family members can access exclusive tuition savings and more than 300 educational programs. Choose from certificate programs, associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, and doctoral degrees designed to fit busy work and family schedules.
Participating colleges offer flexible learning options, multiple enrollment dates throughout the year, and opportunities to maximize previously earned college credits. Members may also qualify for significant tuition discounts, including select Associate, Bachelor’s, and Master’s degree programs available for $5,250 per year, with textbooks included.
Explore available schools, degree programs, and tuition savings through the ICWUC College Benefit program here.
Union Plus Education Benefits
Union Plus is the only AFL-CIO endorsed consumer benefits organization dedicated to supporting union members and their families. As a nonprofit organization, Union Plus works to make life a little easier by providing access to valuable benefits and services designed specifically for union households. Explore the education benefits available exclusively to you.
Walter L. Mitchell Scholarship
Walter L. Mitchell served as President of the ICWUC from 1956 until his passing in 1968. A strong advocate for educational opportunity, Mitchell worked while attending law school at night to become an attorney. At the 1968 Constitutional Convention, delegates approved a resolution establishing a college award program for the children of members, a cause Mitchell had championed. The scholarship program serves as a lasting tribute to his commitment to education and working families.
Each year, one scholarship is awarded to the child of an eligible member in each region, along with seven at-large scholarships. Eligible students may also apply for scholarship opportunities offered through the UFCW.
The Walter L. Mitchell Scholarship selection committee consists of three professional educators from colleges in the Akron, Ohio, area, helping ensure a fair and independent evaluation process.
How to Apply
Applications for the Walter L. Mitchell Scholarship are generally made available each November. Eligible members and their families should check this page in November to access the current year’s application form, review eligibility requirements, and obtain deadline information.
