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UFT Scholarship Fund FAQs

Who can apply for the undergraduate scholarships? Who can apply for the graduate scholarships? What about financial eligibility? How are winners selected? How are the scholarships paid?

How toxic is toxic?

Chemicals may cause harm in many different ways. They may be flammable, explosive, radioactive, corrosive, etc. All chemicals are toxic at some level.

Flammable and combustible liquids

The storage, use and disposal of flammable and combustible liquids falls under the rules and regulations promulgated under OSHA and the National Fire Association.

Minimizing hazards in the lab

The following are recommendations to minimize physical hazards in the lab or prep room.

Getting started as a chapter leader

The role of the chapter leader can be summed up in one word — LEADERSHIP. Your colleagues elected you because they know you will provide leadership.

Chapter leader tools

Chapter leaders serve as a crucial link between members and the union. Here are some tools to help you with your job.

School budgets

Chapter leaders and chapter committees have a key role to play in communicating the needs and wishes of faculty and students before decisions are made on the allocation of school funds.

Dial-A-Teacher

The UFT sponsors a homework help program for students called Dial-A-Teacher. Classroom teachers answer homework questions at 212-777-3380 , Monday through Thursday, from 4 to 7 p.m. during the school year.

UFT Scholarship Fund

Each year, the United Federation of Teachers proudly awards $1 million in undergraduate and graduate scholarships to academically excellent and financially eligible students from New York City public schools.