Union Plus Scholarships Awarded to IAFF Families

Tuscon, AZ Local 479 member Brian Delfs

June 22, 2010 –One IAFF member and two children of IAFF members have been awarded Union Plus Scholarships. Tuscon, AZ Local 479 member Brian Delfs, Bridget Anderson (daughter of Port Huron, MI Local 354 fire fighter Kevin Anderson) and Robert Irving Jr. (son of Beaumont, TX Local 399 fire fighter Robert Irving) rose above some tough competition to receive the scholarships.

More than 5,000 applications were submitted from students representing all 50 states, Puerto Rico and Canada. Scholarships are awarded based on academic ability, social awareness, financial need and appreciation of labor.

“The IAFF congratulates all of this year’s scholarship recipients,” says IAFF General President Harold Schaitberger. “I know they will do well as they pursue their academic goals.”

All three awardees are serving or are planning to serve their community in some way. Anderson plans to pursue a career in political advocacy. Delfs has been an IAFF member and officer for more than two decades and hopes to continue supporting the labor movement by running for political office. Irving says community service has been instilled in him by three generations of union members in his family. He is pursuing a mechanical engineering degree.

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