Suffolk AME is dedicated to ensuring a skilled, dedicated, and educated workforce for Suffolk County. With this in mind, we are proud to announce four Annual Scholarships that are now open for application! To arrange receipt of an application, please call the office at (631) 589-8400 or stop by AME Headquarters to pick one up. All applications and a paid Bursar’s receipt must be returned to AME Headquarters at 30 Orville Drive, Suite A, Bohemia, NY 11716, no later than September 29, 2023.

‍Suffolk AME Members Lottery Scholarship: This lottery scholarship is available to AME members only. Our members are passionate about the work they do and the personal education goals they set for themselves and we are proud to support their endeavors. Starting Friday, September 1, 2023, the AME Scholarship Fund will award scholarships, by lottery, to applicants. All applicants must be enrolled in programs at accredited institutions of higher learning, including BOCES, during the Fall 2023 semester. For additional conditions and details, please refer to the flyer by clicking here.

‍Charles Novo Jr. Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship was established by the Union in 2007 to honor the memory of Charles Novo, Jr. who spearheaded the decertification effort that lead to the establishment of AME. Applicants for this essay scholarship will be required to submit an essay on the topic of “Weingarten Rights, Why Representation Matters in the Workplace”. In 1975, the United States Supreme Court upheld a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) decision that employees have a right to union representation at investigatory interviews. These rights have become known as the Weingarten Rights. In an essay, please explain what Weingarten Rights are, why they matter in the workplace, and share a real-life example of Weingarten Rights in action. For additional conditions and details, please refer to the flyer by clicking here.

‍Dorie Rossiter Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship was established by our Union in 2009 to honor the memory of one of our beloved charter members, Suffolk County Crossing Guard Dorie Rossiter. Applicants for this essay scholarship will be required to submit an essay defining “Labor in Current Events”. With rising member numbers, national news coverage, and healthy public discourse, the Labor Movement is currently on the rise in our modern times. Please share a current topic of discussion in the Labor Movement such as an organizing drive, a strike, or a legal battle. Provide context and information on the current event, and share your opinion. For additional conditions and details, please refer to the flyer by clicking here.

Debbie Heitleband Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded in fond remembrance of Ms. Debbie Heitleband, a former President of the Finance & Technology Unit, and an AME member for 28 years. Applicants for this essay scholarship will be required to submit an essay on the topic of “Labor Through the Lens of Music”. From Florence Reece’s Which Side Are You On? to Bruce Springsteen’s Factory, and beyond, the Labor Movement has inspired popular music for generations. Please share an example of Labor values and messages on display in a song, and share the history and context of the lyrics. What message is the artist trying to convey? For additional conditions and details, please refer to the flyer by clicking here.

As a reminder, all applicants must be enrolled in programs at accredited institutions of higher learning, including BOCES, during the Fall 2023 semester. To arrange receipt of an application, please call the office at (631) 589-8400 or stop by AME Headquarters to pick one up. All applications and a paid Bursar’s receipt must be returned to AME Headquarters at 30 Orville Drive, Suite A, Bohemia, NY 11716, no later than Friday, September 29, 2023.