Scholarships
2023-24 Scholarship Opportunities:
Jame R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship
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. For the sons, daughters and financial dependents of Teamster members (including the BMWED, BLET, GCC and TCRC). Academic scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 for high school seniors planning to attend a four-year college or university and Training/Vocational program awards of up to $2,000 for use at community colleges and trade schools.
Applications are being accepted now through March 1, 2024. Eligible students must be: high school seniors in the U.S. or Canada who are the sons, daughters or financial dependents of Teamster members (including members of the BLET, BMWED and TCRC). To apply visit: https://aim.applyists.net/JRHMSF
Complete Details:
In 1999,,then General President James P. Hoffa established the James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund to provide financial assistance for the children and financial dependents of Teamster members that sought to better themselves through the pursuit of a college degree or a career in a trade. And with current assets of more than $16 million, the organization will continue to do so long into the future.
Over the past 23 years, the JRHMSF has awarded more than $14 million to thousands of deserving candidates who have gone on to pursue successful careers of their choice, unburdened by excessive college or vocational debt.
With more than sufficient funding assured, in 2016, the IBT General Executive Board unanimously voted to have 501(c)(3) JRHMSF exist independent of the union for various practical, legal and tax reasons. The JRHMSF is free to continue its assistance to Teamster children and financial dependents - and only Teamster children and financial dependents - in their quest for a vocational or a college education. Moreover, the JRHMSF selected International Scholarship and Tuition Services, an independent industry expert in educational assistance, to neutrally administer and handle the technical aspects of the annual awards of scholarships fairly and without outside influence.
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As a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization, the JRHMSF is subject to annual audits and, as always, its yearly Form 990 filings are available to the public, demonstrating that the JRHMSF transparently and cost-effectively helps Teamster families now and into the future. It is unfortunate that the Notice attacks this transparency without any factual backup. Instead of supporting the JRHMSF's accomplishments for Teamster kids, the IBT has instead decided to create its own scholarship fund The Affiliates and the Teamster members know the JRHMSF comes through for their families, with most locals seeing Scholarship awards flowing to their members' children over the years.
FAQS:
How much are JRHMSF awards?
A. JRHMSF scholarship award amounts range depending on chosen scholarship opportunity. Academic Scholarship awards either a $10,000 award split up over four years at $1,250.00 per semester, or a one-time $1,000.00 award; whereas, Training and Vocational Scholarship awards up to $2,000.00, depending on financial need. See scholarship amount details in the applications.
Do you offer scholarships for prospective Community College Students?
A. Yes. JRHMSF has a scholarship program specifically for community college students. This is our Training/Vocational program. Students can only receive JRHMSF funds if they are attending training or vocational non-baccalaureate programs (Associates programs typically). Jame R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship
Joe Main Scholarship sponsored by AFGE and UMWA
The AFGE and UWMA Scholarship opportunity is available to any child or grandchild of a current union within Allegheny Fayette Labor Council, attending California University of Pennsylvania (Penn West). Applications must be received by May 5, 2023 with the schoalrship covering the ensuing fall and spring semesters.
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PA AFL-CIO Scholarship
An Essay Contest focusing on the Labor movement's impact in developing the country socially, economically, and politically. High school and post-secondary education students have the opportunity to be awarded $2,000 for first place, $1,500 for second place, or $1,000 for third place. Click here to learn more about the scholarship opportunity. The deadline to submit your application is March 28th.
Northwestern Pennsylvania Area Labor Federation Scholarships:
Beaver-Lawrence Cemtral Labor Council 2023 Scholarship: 2 scholarships essay contests for graduating seniors, The Beaver-Lawrence CLC Scholarship: "What is the AFL-CIO and What do they do?" and the Donald McNutt Scholarship: "What impact does buying "American-Made Union-Made" products have on our economy?". Click here to learn more.
Erie-Lawrence Central Labor Council AFL-CIO: Eligible for students who will graduate from high school in 2023. Submission deadline is Friday, April 21, 2023. Entry consists of a 500 word essay and topics include a variety of union related laws and benefits. Click here to learn more.
2023 Anna J. Rickert Memorial Scholarship: One $1,000 scholarship each year is awarded to a high school senior extending his or her education. The applicant must be the child or step child of a union member in good standing from one of the Mercer County, PA Central Labor Council's participating Unions. Click here to learn more.
2023 Scholarship Essay Contest
The Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Scholarship Essay Content - Scholarships are available exclusively to PA AFL-CIO affiliated union members and their families. The deadline is March 28, 2023 and both High School seniors and post-secondary education students are eligible for scholarships.
Free College Benefit
Jame R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship
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. For the sons, daughters and financial dependents of Teamster members (including the BMWED, BLET, GCC and TCRC). Academic scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 for high school seniors planning to attend a four-year college or university and Training/Vocational program awards of up to $2,000 for use at community colleges and trade schools.
Applications are being accepted now through March 1, 2024. Eligible students must be: high school seniors in the U.S. or Canada who are the sons, daughters or financial dependents of Teamster members (including members of the BLET, BMWED and TCRC). To apply visit: https://aim.applyists.net/JRHMSF
Complete Details:
In 1999,,then General President James P. Hoffa established the James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund to provide financial assistance for the children and financial dependents of Teamster members that sought to better themselves through the pursuit of a college degree or a career in a trade. And with current assets of more than $16 million, the organization will continue to do so long into the future.
Over the past 23 years, the JRHMSF has awarded more than $14 million to thousands of deserving candidates who have gone on to pursue successful careers of their choice, unburdened by excessive college or vocational debt.
With more than sufficient funding assured, in 2016, the IBT General Executive Board unanimously voted to have 501(c)(3) JRHMSF exist independent of the union for various practical, legal and tax reasons. The JRHMSF is free to continue its assistance to Teamster children and financial dependents - and only Teamster children and financial dependents - in their quest for a vocational or a college education. Moreover, the JRHMSF selected International Scholarship and Tuition Services, an independent industry expert in educational assistance, to neutrally administer and handle the technical aspects of the annual awards of scholarships fairly and without outside influence.
.
As a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization, the JRHMSF is subject to annual audits and, as always, its yearly Form 990 filings are available to the public, demonstrating that the JRHMSF transparently and cost-effectively helps Teamster families now and into the future. It is unfortunate that the Notice attacks this transparency without any factual backup. Instead of supporting the JRHMSF's accomplishments for Teamster kids, the IBT has instead decided to create its own scholarship fund The Affiliates and the Teamster members know the JRHMSF comes through for their families, with most locals seeing Scholarship awards flowing to their members' children over the years.
FAQS:
How much are JRHMSF awards?
A. JRHMSF scholarship award amounts range depending on chosen scholarship opportunity. Academic Scholarship awards either a $10,000 award split up over four years at $1,250.00 per semester, or a one-time $1,000.00 award; whereas, Training and Vocational Scholarship awards up to $2,000.00, depending on financial need. See scholarship amount details in the applications.
Do you offer scholarships for prospective Community College Students?
A. Yes. JRHMSF has a scholarship program specifically for community college students. This is our Training/Vocational program. Students can only receive JRHMSF funds if they are attending training or vocational non-baccalaureate programs (Associates programs typically). Jame R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship
Joe Main Scholarship sponsored by AFGE and UMWA
The AFGE and UWMA Scholarship opportunity is available to any child or grandchild of a current union within Allegheny Fayette Labor Council, attending California University of Pennsylvania (Penn West). Applications must be received by May 5, 2023 with the schoalrship covering the ensuing fall and spring semesters.
Learn more
PA AFL-CIO Scholarship
An Essay Contest focusing on the Labor movement's impact in developing the country socially, economically, and politically. High school and post-secondary education students have the opportunity to be awarded $2,000 for first place, $1,500 for second place, or $1,000 for third place. Click here to learn more about the scholarship opportunity. The deadline to submit your application is March 28th.
Northwestern Pennsylvania Area Labor Federation Scholarships:
Beaver-Lawrence Cemtral Labor Council 2023 Scholarship: 2 scholarships essay contests for graduating seniors, The Beaver-Lawrence CLC Scholarship: "What is the AFL-CIO and What do they do?" and the Donald McNutt Scholarship: "What impact does buying "American-Made Union-Made" products have on our economy?". Click here to learn more.
Erie-Lawrence Central Labor Council AFL-CIO: Eligible for students who will graduate from high school in 2023. Submission deadline is Friday, April 21, 2023. Entry consists of a 500 word essay and topics include a variety of union related laws and benefits. Click here to learn more.
2023 Anna J. Rickert Memorial Scholarship: One $1,000 scholarship each year is awarded to a high school senior extending his or her education. The applicant must be the child or step child of a union member in good standing from one of the Mercer County, PA Central Labor Council's participating Unions. Click here to learn more.
2023 Scholarship Essay Contest
The Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Scholarship Essay Content - Scholarships are available exclusively to PA AFL-CIO affiliated union members and their families. The deadline is March 28, 2023 and both High School seniors and post-secondary education students are eligible for scholarships.
Free College Benefit
