Individual Stipend Program
Applications for Stipends for 2008 Now Open!
 Here is an important education benefit available to KP employees through the Ben Hudnall Memorial Trust!
Are you currently enrolled or planning to attend a professional or technical career advancement program?
If so, you may be eligible to apply for a stipend to pay for up to 8 hours/week of lost wages to provide time for class attendance and study.
What is a Stipend?
A 'stipend' is replacement income that is paid directly from the Trust to you, provided you meet certain criteria. Stipends are available for class work or study of up to 8 hours a week, up to $8,000 per employee for two years.
Am I Eligible for the Stipend Program?
- You must be a KP Union Coalition Employee.
SEIU-UHW employees >> Go to the SEIU-UHW Education Fund website.
- You must be currently enrolled or accepted in an accredited program.
- You must have completed your probationary period.
- You must be a regular, benefited full-time or part-time employee.
- You should coordinate this benefit with other education leave that is available to you.
- Training program must focus on a critical need as approved by your Region. For more information visit the Career Planning website.
- Training program must be 1 or more years in length.
- Academic institution must be accredited by the relevant accrediting body.
How Do I Apply?
Some of the requirements include to apply for the stipend program include: copies of your school registration, class enrollment and recent paystub.
NOTE: SEIU-UHW Employees can get information on the SEIU-UHW Stipend Program and other programs by visiting their website or calling 1-888-TRAIN06 (1-888-872-4606).
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