IAM District 141 is now accepting applications for the 2025 Adolph Stutz Memorial Scholarship Essay Contest, which awards $8,000 in scholarships to IAM members and their families.

This Year’s Topic

“Is artificial intelligence a threat to unions and job security?”

Artificial intelligence is changing the way we work, but what does it mean for the future of unions? This year’s essay contest asks participants to explore AI’s impact on job security and the labor movement.

Who Can Apply?

• IAM District 141 Members with at least one year of good standing (as of June 1, 2024) who are currently enrolled in college or trade school (at least six units per semester).

• Children, spouses, and dependent grandchildren of eligible IAM District 141 members who are graduating high school seniors or currently enrolled full-time in college or trade school.

   

Scholarship Awards

• One Grand Prize Winner – $2,000

• Six Additional Winners – $1,000 each

Key Dates

• Contest Opens: March 1, 2025

• Submission Deadline: Midnight, July 15, 2025

• Winners Announced: On or around August 1, 2025

   

How to Apply

1. Write a 700-1,000 word essay on this year’s topic.

2. Submit the essay as a Microsoft Word document.

3. Include a recent photograph of yourself.

4. Email your entry to dan@bleicomm.com by midnight, July 15, 2025.

    

For full contest details, official rules, and the entry form, click here.

Good Luck!