The law firm of Ashcraft & Gerel, LLP has always valued their connection to the Building & Trade Union Movement. In recognition of this special relationship, the firm more than 25 years ago established a Union Scholarship Program. We are pleased to honor this commitment by providing a scholarship exclusively to members of the Build ing and Construction Trades in Memory of Lee C. Ashcraft.

           The law firm of ASHCRAFT & GEREL, LLP offers this Scholarship to the Washington , D.C. Building & Construction Trades union members and their families to help with the high cost of education. Each year we award a one-time grant of $5,000.00 to an eligible student for educa tion expenses.

            If you, your spouse or child, plan to pursue education or training full time, you can apply now. Applicants must be enrolled for their post-high school education or training by Fall of 2011 to be eligible for this year's award.

           A committee of union volunteers screen the applications and a finalist is chosen by an independent party. No one at ASHCRAFT & GEREL, LLP participates in the selection process. This is an equal opportunity program, conducted without regard to race, gender, religion, age or disability.

            To obtain your scholarship application call your Business Agent or Ashcraft &Gerel, LLP, at 703-931-5500. The deadline to submit your application is June 1, 2011.