The continual rise of college tuition costs presents challenges for many students looking to affordably continue their education after high school. The Joseph Tauber Scholarship Program (JTS) offers scholarships to children of eligible 1199SEIU members to support undergraduate study at accredited universities. The award—which can help pay for tuition, books and personal expenses—is renewable up to the age of 23. See how a few recent graduates have put the program into action below, and learn more about the Joseph Tauber Scholarship Program.
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Degrees received: Bachelor of Arts and Doctor of Medicine from Columbia University
Andre used his scholarship to pursue his undergraduate degree at Columbia University, and continued on as a medical student. In 2018 he received an MD from the College of Physicians and Surgeons. Andre believes the need-based awards he received during his undergraduate work were essential in funding his college education. [/et_pb_team_member][et_pb_team_member admin_label=”Katelynne Bazile ” name=”Katelynne Bazile ” image_url=”/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Katelynne-Bazile-Graduation-Icon.jpg” animation=”off” background_layout=”light” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” custom_css_main_element=”text-align:center; max-width: 400px; border: 1px solid #e1e1e1; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px; background-color:#f7f7f7; box-shadow: 2px 2px 5px 0px rgba(193,193,193,0.75); -webkit-box-shadow: 2px 2px 5px 0px rgba(193,193,193,0.75);-moz-box-shadow: 2px 2px 5px 0px rgba(193,193,193,0.75);}” custom_css_member_image=”border-radius:4px;” custom_css_member_description=”line-height:1.2em;” module_class=”funds-bio-person”]