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Harry Polland/Bob Morales Scholarship Program

INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

Funding Amount

$1,000

Deadline

May 4, 2026

6 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Harry Polland/Bob Morales Scholarship Program

Funder: Teamsters Joint Council 7

Award Amount: $1,000 per recipient

Geographic Scope: Northern California and Northern Nevada (18 affiliated Local Unions)

Overview:
This annual scholarship program provides $1,000 to one child of a member in each of the following affiliated Local Unions: 70, 87, 137, 150, 315, 350, 386, 431, 439, 517, 533, 665, 853, 856, 896, 948, 2010, and 2785.

    Eligibility

  • Applicant: High school seniors and current college students
  • Parent/Guardian: Must be an active member in good standing of one of the 18 affiliated Local Unions listed above
  • Exclusions: Elected officials and employees of Teamsters Local Unions and Joint Councils, and their families, are not eligible
  • Academic Requirement: Minimum grade point average of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale) upon high school graduation

    Eligible Education Programs

  • College or university attendance
  • Trade school programs

    Contact Information

    Teamsters Joint Council 7
  • Address: 7730 Pardee Lane, Oakland, CA 94621
  • Phone: (415) 467-7768
  • Email: teamjc7@teamjc7.org
  • Website: teamstersjc7.org

How to Apply

Application Process

Deadline: May 4, 2026 (submit to your Local Union)

Required Materials:
1. Completed application form
2. High school or college transcript through the most recent semester
3. Resume of school and/or community activities
4. Two-page handwritten or typed essay on "The Importance of Labor Unions"
5. Recent photograph of the applicant

Submission Instructions:

  • Complete the application and submit to your Local Union office

  • Applications may also be obtained from the Joint Council 7 office

  • Download application from teamstersjc7.org
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    Fields of Work

    education

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