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James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund

James R. Hoffa became a Teamster member in 1934 and served as General President for 14 years, and, in recognition of his tireless service to the Union and its members, was honored as General President Emeritus for life. At the November 1999 General Executive Board meeting, General Secretary-Treasurer C. Thomas Keegel presented a resolution to establish the new scholarship fund. This site describes the James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund (JRHMSF) and outlines eligibility requirements and application procedures.

The 2012/2013 scholarship for high school seniors begins in November 2011 with a deadline of March 31, 2012.

The 2012 Essay Contest will begin in July 2012.

The James R Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund is an independent organization established and registered as a tax exempt entity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Fund is established solely to provide scholarships to the children and dependents of members of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, and contributions to the Fund are deductible as charitable contributions to the extent permitted by law. The International Union provides certain in kind services to the Fund, such as this portion of the union web site, in order to benefit members and their children and dependents.

To view the brochure, please click here.

For application, please click here.

To view information on the Teamster Website, click here. 

The deadline for applying to the scholarship fund is March 31, 2012.

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The General Teamster Retiree Club Scholarship

Deadline: July 8, 2011

This scholarship is available to sons, daughters, step-children and grand children of members of Teamster Locals #38, #66, #117, #174, #227, or #763. The member may be either the parent who is in good standing and a dues paying member for at least one (1) year immediately preceding the date of application, or a grandparent who was a member in good standing for at least one (1) year immediately preceding the date of withdrawal or retirement.


click here for rules, instructions and application.

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The Ann Gallagher Memorial Scholarship 2011

This scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors whose parent is a member of an affiliated union. All applications must be submitted by July 1st, 2011 to be considered.

click here for more information.

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James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund

James R. Hoffa became a Teamster member in 1934 and served as General President for 14 years, and, in recognition of his tireless service to the Union and its members, was honored as General President Emeritus for life. At the November 1999 General Executive Board meeting, General Secretary-Treasurer C. Thomas Keegel presented a resolution to establish the new scholarship fund.

One hundred scholarships will be awarded this program year. Applicants compete in one of the five geographic regions where the Teamster parent's Local Union is located.

Thirty-one of the awards total $10,000 each. These four-year scholarships are disbursed at the rate of $2,500 per year and are renewable annually. Sixty-nine of the awards are one-time $1,000 grants. These scholarships are disbursed to the college or university at the beginning of the recipient’s freshman year.

Eligibility requirements and application procedures are the same for all awards. Recipients are selected by an impartial committee of university admissions and financial aid directors based on academic achievement, SAT/ACT scores, character, potential and financial need. We consider all applicants without regard to race, religion, gender, disability, or any other legally protected status.

For information and application requirements, please click here.

The deadline for applying to the scholarship fund is March 31, 2011.