2026 Family Scholarship Program

WHAT IS THE FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ABOUT?

The UAW Family Scholarship covers the cost for UAW members and their families to attend a one-week conference at Black Lake. But this isn’t just any conference, it is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to attend a program that was designed and centered around our members and their families.

Through educational and recreational activities, the Family Scholarship Program allows adults and children to learn and think about how our union empowers us to change our workplaces and communities for ourselves and future generations.

These lessons are learned through daily adult and children’s programs and family activities. Check out these photos of the Family Scholarship Program from the past few years!

WHO CAN ATTEND? 

All active or laid-off UAW members in good standing can apply for the Family Scholarship Program if they have never previously attended. This Program is only available one time per member. Past participants are not eligible to reapply.

Your spouse/domestic partner (must reside at the same address) and children/grandchildren 4-18 years old may attend with you. You may be required to provide a birth certificate or proof of legal guardianship for each attending child.

Children under four years old cannot attend. Other relatives, non-relatives, and retirees are not eligible to participate.

WHERE IS THE PROGRAM HELD?

Since 1970, thousands of UAW members and their families have participated in the Walter and May Reuther UAW Family Education Center Scholarship Program — changing their lives and those of their loved ones forever!

Located in scenic Onaway, Michigan, on Black Lake, the UAW Family Education Center was envisioned by legendary UAW President Walter Reuther to be a place where UAW members and their families could come together to learn and have fun.

WHAT DOES IT COST?

Once approved for the UAW Family Scholarship, the UAW pays all lodging, food, and program costs for the one-week session! Some travel expenses are also reimbursed!

WHEN IS THE FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM?

July 12-17, 2026

HOW DO I REGISTER?

The application deadline is Friday, June 6, 2026. Apply for a scholarship and learn more about the Family Scholarship Program by following the link below!