Toni McBroom of Difiance Ohio Wins Union Plus Scholarship.

This year’s IAM winners include Alyssa Vance of Santa Clara, CA, whose mother is Gina Micle of Local 93 in San Jose, CA; Toni McBroom of Defiance, OH, a member of Local 956 in Archbold, OH and Brittany Lyp of Palm Harbor, FL, whose father Gary Lyp is a member of Local 1487 in Chicago, IL.

Alyssa Vance, who won a $1,000 Union Plus scholarship to pursue a degree in education, recognizes the value of belonging to an IAM family. “My mother has always been able to support me and my brother, thanks to her union job,” she says. “I would not have the opportunities that I have now if it was not for my mother and the union.”

Alyssa, Toni and Brittany were among more than 4,200 entrants vying for this year’s scholarships, which are granted to students attending a two-year or four-year college, graduate school or recognized technical or trade school. Winners are based on academic ability, social awareness, financial need and a 500-word essay. “The Union Plus scholarship program has been helping IAM members and their families to reach their educational goals since 1992,” said GST Warren Mart. “I want to extend my congratulations to this year’s winners and wish them every success.” Visit www.unionplus.org for more information about the Union Plus Scholarship program and to receive a notification when the application for next year’s scholarship application is available.