AFT Local 1796 is proud to support William Paterson University students through
our annual scholarship program.
Scholarships for the 2026-2027 Academic Year
AFT Local 1796 awarded four scholarships for the 2026-2027 academic year:
- Michelle Zeron – AFT Local 1796 Scholarship Award
- Julie Alvarez – Irwin Nack Memorial Scholarship
- Michelle Freire – Tim Haresign Honorary Scholarship
- Nathan Renson – Nick Yovnello Honorary Scholarship
We thank the members of the Scholarship Committee for their work in reviewing applications and selecting this year’s recipients:
- Maria Daniels
- Betty Kollia
- Jaclyn Morrissette
- Nancy Weiner
2026-2027 Scholarship Recipient Photos
Scholarship recipient Michelle Zeron with AFT Local 1796 President Sue Tardi and members of the Scholarship Committee.
Scholarship recipient Julie Alvarez with President Sue Tardi and members of the Scholarship Committee.Congratulations once again to our outstanding scholarship recipients: Michelle Zeron, Julie Alvarez, Michelle Freire, and Nathan Renson!
2026-2027 Scholarship Information
STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION 2026-2027 (now closed)
The American Federation of Teachers Local 1796 is pleased to announce that we are awarding three (3) $1,000.00 scholarships to WPU students: one (1) Local 1796 Scholarship, one (1) Local 1796 Irwin Nack Scholarship, and one (1) CNJSCL-Council of New Jersey State College Locals Scholarship. Scholarship checks will be distributed during our first Union meeting in September 2026. The criteria needed to be eligible for one of these scholarships are the following: (1) G.P.A. of at least 3.0, (2) membership in a union by the applicant or a member of their family, and (3) the submission of an essay (see application). Graduate students are encouraged to apply, as they will be eligible for one of the $1,000 scholarships.
Application forms for this year’s Local 1796 scholarships are linked above and may also be obtained at the AFT Office located in Grant Hall, Room 233, or by emailing the AFT Office to request a copy via email. Completed applications must be returned to the AFT Office by end-of-day April 24, 2026. Applications may be left under the door of the Union office, or a scan of the complete application may be sent via email to the AFT Office.
Applications Closed: The 2026-2027 scholarship cycle has concluded. Information regarding scholarships for the 2027-2028 academic year will be posted here when it becomes available.