2025 Walter Cantrell Scholarship Deadline July 31st , 2025

Investing in the future of our families!

$2,000 Scholarships available

Application deadline is July 31, 2025

Winners will be announced in October of 2025

See the following page for application, rules and guidelines

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📣 Attention Local 1621 Members and Families! 📣

We’re proud to announce that applications are now open for the Walter Cantrell Memorial Scholarship — an incredible opportunity for the sons, daughters, and legally adopted dependents of our hardworking members here in Local 1621 and across District Council 16.

This scholarship not only honors the legacy of Walter Cantrell, but it also invests in the future of our union families. If your child is under 25 years old and planning to attend a college, university, vocational school, or trade school within the next year, we strongly encourage them to apply!

This year’s essay topic is one that directly affects the future of our industries:

“As more young people pursue careers in technology and other non-construction trade fields, what can the trade unions do to attract these younger generations to the unionized skilled trades workforce?”

It’s a timely, meaningful question — and we know the young people in our Local 1621 families have the insight, creativity, and voice to help shape the conversation for the next generation of tradespeople.

A few things to remember:

✅ Essay length: 1,000–2,000 words

✅ Submit by July 31, 2025

✅ No AI-written essays — we want to hear their authentic voices

✅ Link to application form.    https://shorturl.at/z5xOy

We encourage every eligible student to take advantage of this chance to earn support for their education while representing the strength, pride, and future of Local 1621.

Let’s show them what Local 1621 is made of! 💪🎓

If you have questions about eligibility or the essay process, feel free to reach out — we’re here to support you.

Good luck to all our applicants — we’re rooting for you! 🌟

Cole Davis

District Council 16 Business Representative

2149 Oakland Rd

San Jose, CA 95131

(408) 824-1280 ph

(408) 955-0150 fax

(925) 599-8920 cell