This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants
AFA-CWA and the Communications Workers of America (CWA) offer scholarship opportunities each year to help support our members and their families as they pursue their educational goals. These programs are one of the ways our union invests in the future of working families by helping reduce the financial burden of higher education.
We encourage all eligible members and their families to explore these opportunities and consider applying. You’ll find more information about eligibility and application details below.
AFA Scholarship Fund
The Association of Flight Attendants Scholarship Fund is intended to provide financial assistance to dependents of our members who will be attending a college or university. Your application must be postmarked by April 10, 2026.
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CWA Joe Beirne Foundation Scholarship
The CWA Joe Beirne Foundation was established in October 1974 by the Communications Workers of America Executive Board to honor the name and memory of the founding President of CWA, who served for more than 30 years. In his capacity as the first CWA President, Joe Beirne took great pride in the roles he played in the fields of education and learning and other areas of social concern. The deadline for applications is April 30, 2026.





