Applications for CWA's annual Joe Beirne Scholarship Foundation awards are now being accepted for the 2008-2009 school year. This year the foundation's Board of Directors has approved the awarding of 30 partial scholarships of up to $3,000 each. Winners will also receive second-year scholarships for the same amount contingent upon satisfactory academic achievement. Applications must be received by April 30, 2008. Winners will be chosen by lottery from those submitting the required essay. Eligible for the scholarships are CWA members, their spouses, children and grandchildren, including the dependents of retired, laid-off, or deceased members. Additional eligibility criteria, program information, and application forms, can be found below: