In 1981 the W. Vernie Reed Scholarship Fund was established as a living memorial to the late W. Vernie Reed, General Secretary-Treasurer of the Laborers’ International Union of North America, who represented our Northwest Region. Since that time, the scholarship fund has awarded over 530 scholarships, totaling over $1,200,000 dollars, to our members, their children and grandchildren from various Local Unions throughout the Region. We should all take great pride that we have established such a fund in memory of one of LIUNA's past leaders, who fought so hard for every LIUNA member, Local Union and District Council.Through the generosity of Brother Reed’s friends and associates, a self perpetuating fund will provide a program of yearly scholarships to assist eligible worthy students in furthering their four (4) year undergraduate education. The first award was made in the Spring of 1981. Scholarships are usually awarded before July.SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE: ALL APPLICATIONS NEED TO BE RECEIVED BY MAY 1, 2025.For 2025: The Board of Directors is pleased to announce it will be awarding the following scholarships: One $10,000 scholarship Pamela Reed winner One $8,500 scholarship Chuck Barnes winner Twenty-two (22) $5,500 Local Union scholarships Six (6) $5.500 scholarships for the District Councils and Western Canada Sub Regional Office up to ten (10) $4,500, At-Large scholarships Just like last year, if no application or qualified applicant is received from a Local Union, that Local Union’s $5,500 scholarship will be available to another Local Union.Please note - ONLY original applications will be accepted. Fax and photocopies are no longer accepted.Please note - The applications will request an email address for all applicants. 2025 W. Vernie Reed Scholarship Application Link