American Federation of Teachers Robert G. Porter Scholars Program
This program offers four 4-year, $8,000 post-secondary scholarships to students who are dependents of AFT members, as well as 10 one-time $1,000 grants to AFT members to assist with their continuing education.

For more information about the Porter Scholars Program see the links below.

• Details about the program and eligibility requirements
• FAQs
• 2008 scholarship winners
• About Robert G. Porter

Union Plus Scholarship Program
Sponsored by the Union Plus Education Foundation. The program is open to members, spouses and dependent children of unions participating in any of the Union Plus programs.

• Information about the program and helpful links
• Link to the Union Plus site

Loan Forgiveness and Teacher Scholarship Programs

The AFT does not sponsor our own loan forgiveness program, but our AFT Teachers division has compiled a list of resources for federal and state loan forgiveness programs, as well as scholarship programs for students pursuing careers in teaching.