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Suffolk AME is proud to support our members in their educational journeys by offering four scholarships for the Fall 2025 semester. Applications are open from September 15 to October 15, 2025!
► Applicants must be enrolled in accredited institutions of higher learning, including BOCES, for the Fall 2025 semester.
Available Scholarships Include:
• Suffolk AME Member Lottery Scholarship | View the Flyer
• Charles Novo Jr. Memorial Essay Scholarship | View the Flyer
Essay Topic: Influential Leaders in the Labor Movement: Analyze the Impact of a Key Figure on Labor Unions and Workers’ Rights
Select a notable figure from the labor movement—either from the past or present—and examine their contributions to advancing labor unions and workers’ rights. Discuss their background, the challenges they faced, and the strategies they used to organize workers, advocate for labor laws, or lead significant campaigns. Evaluate the lasting impact of their work on the labor movement and how they helped shape the conditions of today's workforce. Examples might include figures such as Mother Jones, A. Philip Randolph, or contemporary leaders.
• Debbie Heitleband Memorial Essay Scholarship | View the Flyer
Essay Topic: The Importance of Workplace Safety: The Role of Unions in Protecting Workers
Workplace safety is a critical concern for employees across all industries. Labor unions have historically played a central role in advocating for safer working conditions and protecting workers from hazards on the job. In your essay, discuss the importance of workplace safety and how labor unions have contributed to improvements in health and safety standards over time. Highlight key union campaigns, legislation influenced by union advocacy, and examples of how these efforts have made a tangible difference for workers. Consider both historical milestones and current challenges unions face in this arena.
• Dorie Rossiter Memorial Essay Scholarship | View the Flyer
Essay Topic: The Role of Solidarity in Labor Movements: Building Unity Across Different Worker Groups
Suffolk AME represents a diverse workforce across more than 30 unit boards, including both blue- and white-collar employees. Despite varied roles, their strength comes from unity. In your essay, discuss the importance of solidarity in the labor movement, focusing on how bridging divisions—by job, department, or background—can strengthen unions. Provide examples from labor history or current events where diverse worker solidarity achieved success, and explore challenges and strategies for building unity across varied workforces.
► How to Apply:
To receive an application, call the office at (631) 589-8400 or visit AME Headquarters.
Submit your completed application along with a paid Bursar’s receipt to:
AME Headquarters
30 Orville Drive, Suite A
Bohemia, NY 11716