Teamsters Local Union No. 763
 
Public, Professional, Office-Clerical Employees, and Drivers
SCHOLARSHIPS
     

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 and outlines eligibility requirements and application procedures.

The deadline for applying to the scholarship fund is March 31, 2010.

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.

GUIDELINES

The Scholarship Fund has established some guidelines to be used by students when deciding whether or not to apply to this program.

Applicants should:

  • Rank in the top 15 percent of their high school class;
  • Have, or expect to have, excellent SAT or ACT scores; and
  • Demonstrate financial need.

Due to the highly competitive nature of the program and the large number of applicants, students should carefully consider these criteria before submitting an application.

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 website, in order to benefit members and their children and dependents.

For more information on the James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship, click here.

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International Teamster Women's Caucus Scholarship

The International Teamster Women's Caucus (ITWC) awards two (2) scholarships annually not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00) each to deserving high school seniors. All aplications must comply with the following eligibility and application criteria.

Each applicant must:

  • Be the daughter or son of an active or retired Teamster member (parent/guardian) who has at least twelve months of consecutive membership in good standing in the Teamsters Union as of the date of application;

  • Be in the last year of high school or GED program and may not apply if already graduated from high school;

  • Plan to submit SAT or ACT scores for academic evaluation, if applicable;

  • Plan to submit financial information for financial evaluation, if applicable;

  • Plan to attend an accredited college, university, trade or business school.

Application Procedure

  • Complete this application. Forward the application to the International Teamster Women's Caucus by May 1st of your graduation year in order to be received by the necessary deadline.

  • Along with your completed application, additional information will be required. This information is as follows:

    • An official high school transcript, which includes your class rank.

    • GED certificate and applicable records or;

    • SAT results or ACT results for academic consideration, where applicable.

    • Proof of Teamster parent/guardian membership status (copy of latest dues receipt or print out)

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