Bluffton Corning Glassworkers Union Fund:  Established in 1989 with the remainder treasury funds of the American Flint Glassworkers Union Local 1012 and Uni-Ploy, Inc. to provide vocational grants to Wells County youth.  Annually, a graduating senior from each of the three Wells County public high schools is selected to receive a $1000 grant for vocational training.  The Bluffton Corning Glassworkers Union Vocational Education Grant is a non-renewable $1000 grant award.

 ELIGIBILITY:

 Applicant must:

1. Be a graduating senior of Bluffton High School, Norwell High School, or Southern Wells High School;
2. Have demonstrated an interest in a particular vocational area; and
3. Plan to enter an accredited postsecondary vocational training program as a full-time student.

 APPLICATION PROCESS:

 Interested individuals who feel they meet the eligibility criteria must file an application with their school’s Guidance Office by April 1.  Applications may be obtained from that office.

For additional information, contact The Wells County Foundation, Inc., 109 N. Scott St., Bluffton, Indiana  46714.