The American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Oregon Council #75 Scholarship is for eligible members of Oregon AFSCME Council #75 and their dependents, grandchildren, and spouses. Qualifying members must have been active in the Oregon Council for more than one year as of the March scholarship deadline or have been a member for more than one year preceding the date of layoff, death, disability, or retirement. Financial need may or may not be considered. February 15 is the Early Bird Deadline. Error-free applications will be entered into a drawing for one of several $1,000 Early Bird scholarships. If a deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, that deadline will automatically be extended to 5:00 p.m. (PST) on the following business day.