Scholarship Information

The International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 150 would like to build the future of the Operating Engineers by supporting those who aspire to further their education with the help of the IUOE Local 150 Scholarship Fund, Inc.

How do you qualify? You must be:

1. At least a high school senior at the time of the application.
2. Provisionally accepted or previously accepted as a full-time, undergraduate student at an accredited community college, mechanical/technical school, or four-year accredited college or university.
3. A United States citizen.
4. Have a legal guardian that is a current IUOE Local 150 member or retiree who is current on dues.
5. The following candidates are NOT eligible: Any dependent of current employees, officers, or elected officials of IUOE Local 150 or its related entities, including but not limited to ASIP, MOE funds, CRF, Credit Union, III FFC, and all other related entities as determined by the Board of Trustees of IUOE, Local 150 Scholarship Fund, Inc.

Rules and Designations Documents:

IUOE Local 150 Scholarship Fund, Inc. Program Rules

IUOE Local 150 Scholarship Fund, Inc. Program Designations

Work Boot Scholarship Rules

What we need from you for you to be considered for an award:

1. Application: 2025-2026 Scholarship Application Fillable Form

• Please download the application form and save it prior to submitting the fillable form. The application form along with the other required documents submitted online or mailed must be postmarked by Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

2. Two Personal Reference Forms: Personal Reference Form

• The scholarship requires two personal references to be completed by school faculty members, counselors, or adults not related to the student. Please have your personal reference use this fillable form to submit.

3. An unofficial transcript.

• Please get this from your school and submit it to us either online, by email, or by mail (6170 Joliet Road, Suite 200, Countryside, IL 60525).

ALL of these required documents must be submitted online, by email, or by mail for you to be considered for a scholarship award. 

How do you submit documents? You have options:

1. Submit Application Documents page (preferred method)
2. Emailed to scholarships@local150.org
3. Mail application materials to IUOE Local 150 Scholarship Fund, Inc., 6170 Joliet Road, Suite 200, Countryside, IL 60525