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T he IBEW Congratulates the
2003 Founders’ Scholarship
In 1966 the International Brotherhood of
Electrical Workers established its Founders’
Scholarship program to honor the dedicated
wiremen and linemen who
organized our union on
November 28, 1891.
The scholarships are
awarded annually on a
competitive basis to promote
educational opportunities
and skill development
for IBEW members. Eligible
candidates (IBEW members
only) must submit letters of
recommendation, academic
transcripts, SAT or ACT test
scores, a personal résumé,
Mark C. Schoster
and a 250- to 500-word essay
titled “How the Founders’ Scholarship Will
Benefit the Brotherhood and the Electrical
Industry.”
The Scholarship Selection Committee
awarded two scholarships in 2003. International
President Edwin D. Hill and International
Secretary-Treasurer Jerry O’Connor
are pleased to announce the scholarship
recipients.
Mark C. Schoster
Brother Schoster has been a member of Local Union 212 in
Cincinnati, Ohio, since May 1997. In 2001 he received a Klein
Tool Award for maintaining the highest
scholastic average through five
years of apprenticeship school.
Brother Schoster’s name appeared
on the Dean’s List and the Merit List
several times while attending Cincinnati
State Technical and Community
College. In January 2003 he graduated
magna cum laude from that
school with an associate degree in
applied science and has been
attending the University of Cincinnati.
His goal is to earn a position
in construction management.
“The scholarships provide the
International Brotherhood of
Electrical Workers the opportunity
to guide the electrical industry
into the future, as opposed to
following the industry wherever
it may lead us.”
Philip J. Worthington
Scholarship recipient Philip J. Worthington has been a
member of Local Union 353 in Toronto, Ontario, since 1986.
He has worked in all phases of industrial/commercial/institutional
construction, including fire alarms, programmable logic
controllers, fiber optics, and computer/communication
cabling.
Philip comes from an active IBEW family—his father is a
50-year member of the IBEW. Philip continues this tradition
through his lineman rodeo, COPE, shop steward, and organizing
efforts. He has also participated in Habitat for Humanity
projects.
Brother Worthington is pursuing a bachelor of arts degree
at York University with a major in labor studies.
“Whether the front is organizing, politics, non-union com-
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petition, or social awareness, our members must
lead the way. The Founders’ Scholarships,
through financial access, will facilitate the education
of our members and in turn benefit the
Brotherhood, the industry, and the labor movement
as a whole.” 1
Shown with Philip J. Worthington, center, are, left,
Cara, his mother, and Herbert, his father, a 50-year
IBEW member.
Pictured, from left to right, are IBEW Scholarship
Administrator James Voye and the Scholarship
Selection Committee consisting of Dr. John Bennett,
professor emeritus, Empire State College; Peyton
Hairston, senior vice president, Tennessee
Valley Authority; and Noel Borck,
impartial secretary, National
Maintenance Agreements
Policy Committee.
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