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Scholarships

Over 70 years of scholarship programs, Founding Forward has awarded approximately $8 million to nearly 1,500 students in support of their college and post-high-school educational endeavors.
Founding Forward scholarship winners posing for a photo
Founding Forward members at the scholarship awards ceremony
Founding Forward scholarship award attendees posing for a photo
Student displaying his Founding Forward scholarship award

Helping students achieve their educational goals

Through two unique scholarships, Founding Forward awards hundreds of thousands of dollars of educational aid to students each year. Recipients utilize the funds to alleviate the financial demands throughout their four-year collegiate experience, meaning less debt as they start their careers.

Both programs require an extensive application, including an external letter of recommendation, a record of grades, financial information, a personal statement, and an essay. Recipients must demonstrate hard work, dedication, and continued leadership.

Union League Scholarship Program

Established in 1956 to further celebrate and inspire the Good Citizenship Awardees. Students attend Good Citizen Day and receive a Founding Forward Good Citizenship Award as juniors in high school.

In their senior year, those students are eligible to apply for a Union League Scholarship.

Abele Scholarship Program

Established in 2019 through the initial generosity of Joan J. and Wilbert D. Abele and many other Union League members, the Abele Scholarship funds educational opportunities for the children/dependents of Union League employees.

What our students are saying

As the semester comes to an end, I want to take a moment to extend my gratitude for the support from the Union League and Founding Forward scholarship program. Thank you for supporting me through the beginning of my academic journey, providing not only financial assistance but also the encouragement and resources that have allowed me to focus on pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering.
Brian
Scholarship recipient
Thank you for your contributions to my educational journey and for making it easier for me to achieve the goals I have for my education and career.
Jeremiah
Scholarship recipient
This scholarship has been instrumental in enabling these opportunities and in alleviating the financial burden of my education. I am committed to continuing my pursuit of excellence, both academically and in my contributions to the USC and engineering communities.
Devin
Scholarship recipient

Questions? Contact us!

To qualify for the Union League Scholarship program, students must attend Good Citizen Day, receive the Union League Good Citizenship Award, and be a senior in high school.

To qualify for the Abele Scholarship program, students must be a child or dependent of a fully vested Union League employee, and be a senior in high school. For more information, contact us.

Help us inspire tomorrow’s leaders

Founding Forward’s work and mission is made possible through voluntary contributions. We need your support to ensure a future rooted in liberty. Please join our efforts to uphold our democratic system of government with your tax-deductible contribution.