BLET members and their families are advised that the James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund has begun accepting applications for the 2025 award year. The Fund awards financial scholarships to the sons, daughters and financial dependents of Teamster members (including members of the BLET). Eligible students must be high school seniors. Academic awards range from $1,000 to $10,000. Vocational/Training program awards are available ranging up to $2,000 depending on financial need. In 2024, the Fund awarded $1.2 million in academic and vocational/training program scholarships. Details on the application process can be found on the JRHMSF website. The application deadline is March 1, 2025.
The Teamsters Scholarship Fund is now accepting applications and will provide merit-based $2,000 scholarships to 600 high school seniors of the Class of 2025 who are the financial dependent of a Teamster member in good standing. Scholarships will be available for use towards four-year college or university training or vocational programs that are related to work in a Teamster-represented industry, class, or craft. The deadline to apply is May 1, 2025. For more information or to apply for the scholarship, visit www.teamster.org/scholarships.