Joseph Tauber Scholarship Program
The Joseph Tauber Scholarship Program (JTSP) awards scholarships to eligible 1199SEIU members’ children who are attending accredited undergraduate colleges.
2026–2027 Academic Year
If you are or will be enrolled in college during either the fall 2026 term or the spring 2027 term:
2026-2027 Request for Application
The application request period for the 2026–2027 academic year will end January 31, 2026. (Please note: The application request period for the 2025-2026 academic year is closed.)
2026–2027 Eligibility Requirements
Members must:
Students must:
Both the member and the student must meet and maintain all eligibility requirements prior to the distribution of fall and/or spring semester awards. Award amounts vary according to need, with a minimum award of $750 for the school year.
Next Generation Registered Nursing Scholarship Program
For members employed by an institution or facility that contributes to the 1199SEIU National Benefit Fund (NBF) or the 1199SEIU Greater New York (GNY) Child Care Fund.
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Licensed Practical Nurses Welfare Fund Scholarship Program
For members employed by an institution or facility that contributes to the 1199SEIU Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) Welfare Fund.
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Important Award Information
Automatic award renewals are not granted. Scholarship recipients must reapply each year for consideration.
Tax Statement
According to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) rules and regulations, the Funds consider the Joseph Tauber Scholarship benefit to be “taxable wages.” If a member’s child receives a scholarship, the value of the scholarship must be included on the member’s tax return when filing taxes the following year.
Joseph Tauber Scholarship Brochure
Contact Us
Questions? Email 1199JTSP@1199Funds.org or call (646) 473-8999. Help us reduce delays: Please submit your inquiries via email or voicemail, not both.